Satpuda Vikas Mandal Pal
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pal (Jalgaon 1)
Tal-Raver, Dist-Jalgaon, Pin-425504
Satpuda Vikas Mandal Pal
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pal (Jalgaon 1)
Tal-Raver, Dist-Jalgaon, Pin-425504
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The Library of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pal serves as an important knowledge resource center for scientists, extension personnel, students, and farmers. The library houses a valuable collection of books, research publications, technical bulletins, journals, magazines, training manuals, and agricultural literature covering various disciplines of agriculture and allied sciences. It supports learning, research, technology dissemination, and capacity-building activities conducted by KVK Pal. The library helps farmers and rural youth access the latest information on crop production, horticulture, plant protection, animal husbandry, natural resource management, and modern agricultural technologies.
Library – Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pal (Jalgaon-I)
Tal. Raver, Dist. Jalgaon – 425508, Maharashtra
Crops Covered: Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds, Horticulture, Spices, Cotton, Sugarcane
Your Gateway to Agricultural Knowledge & Innovation
The Library of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pal serves as an important knowledge resource center for scientists, extension personnel, students, and farmers. The library houses a valuable collection of books, research publications, technical bulletins, journals, magazines, training manuals, and agricultural literature covering various disciplines of agriculture and allied sciences. It supports learning, research, technology dissemination, and capacity-building activities conducted by KVK Pal. The library helps farmers and rural youth access the latest information on crop production, horticulture, plant protection, animal husbandry, natural resource management, and modern agricultural technologies.
Total Area: Approximately 500-800 sq ft reading room and reference section
Seating Capacity: 20-25 persons at a time
Digital Section: 5-10 computers with internet facility for accessing online agricultural databases
ICT Facility: Access to ICAR e-resources, e-journals, and e-books through e-Granth digital library
Newspaper Section: Daily newspapers in Marathi, Hindi, and English
Display Boards: For current agricultural news, schemes, and success stories
Total Books: 800-1200+ volumes
Reference Books: 200-300 volumes
Textbooks for farmers: 100-150
Subject Coverage: Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Protection, Soil Science, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Home Science, Extension Education, Natural Farming, Organic Agriculture
Research Journals: 10-15 | Popular Agricultural Magazines (Marathi/Hindi/English)
KVK Annual Reports: 1990 onwards | ICAR Technical Bulletins
Training Manuals: 50-100 titles | Success stories, FLDs & OFTs results
Multimedia: Agricultural DVDs/CDs, training recordings, field day videos
| Material Type | Quantity / Range |
|---|---|
| Total Books | 800 – 1200+ volumes |
| Reference Books | 200 – 300 volumes |
| Research Journals | 10 – 15 titles |
| Training Manuals | 50 – 100 titles |
| Digital Resources Access | e-Granth, Krishikosh, NAAS Journals |
Reference & research support | Inter-library loan | Access to e-journals & ICAR digital resources | Photocopy & printing
Reading room access | Book lending (7-15 days) | Crop-specific information | Weather advisories & market prices | Govt. schemes guidance
Mobile library service (select villages) | Kisan Advisory Services | Current awareness & new arrivals display | Newspaper clippings on relevant topics
✅ e-Granth (ICAR Digital Repository)
✅ Krishikosh (Indian Agricultural Research Repository)
✅ NAAS-rated journals & online agricultural databases
✅ Digital copies of KVK publications
“Empowering farmers through knowledge – bridging the gap between research and field.”
- Helps farmers solve field problems through ready information
- Provides reference support for training programs at KVK
- Assists rural youth in preparing for agriculture-based competitive exams
- Supports SHG women with information on micro-enterprises
- Enhances knowledge of extension personnel via latest publications
Current Impact: Enhanced problem-solving, training effectiveness, competitive exam support, women empowerment, and knowledge upliftment.
Future Plans: Digitization of all KVK publications, expansion of e-resource section, mobile app-based library catalog, linkage with state agricultural universities, and development of farmer-friendly pictorial guides in Marathi.
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