Hyderabad, 25 March 2026: ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Zone X, Hyderabad, organized a one-day Sensitization and Awareness Workshop on Kisan Sarathi Kosh under Kisan Sarathi 2.0. The event was held at ICAR–CRIDA, Hyderabad.
Insights from Dignitaries
- Dr. V. Praveen Rao, Vice-Chancellor, Kaveri University, Hyderabad, and former Vice-Chancellor of PJTAU, attended as Chief Guest. He emphasized the importance of digitization of agricultural databases for future readiness and appreciated the advanced features of Kisan Sarathi 2.0, particularly its multimedia integration. He also stressed the need for strengthening digital knowledge support systems and urged participants to enhance their capacities in addressing farmers’ issues effectively.
- Dr. V. K. Singh, Director, ICAR–CRIDA, Hyderabad, graced the occasion as Guest of Honour. He highlighted the relevance of Kisan Sarathi as an effective problem-solving platform providing location-specific and practical advisory services.
- The inaugural session was chaired by Dr. Shaik N. Meera, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Hyderabad, who underscored the pivotal role of Kisan Sarathi as a digital interface bridging farmers and agricultural experts.
- Other dignitaries who highlighted the importance of Kisan Sarathi 2.0 included Dr. P. P. Murugan, Director, Extension, TNAU, Coimbatore; Dr. Shobhamani, Director, Extension, SVVU, Tirupati; Prof. M. Kishan Kumar, Director, Extension, P. V. Narasimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University, Hyderabad; and Dr. Chandra Sekhara, Assistant Director, Extension, PJTAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.
Workshop Focus Areas
Sessions during the programme covered various critical aspects of Kisan Sarathi 2.0, including Kisan Sarathi Kosh. These included:
- The three-tier call flow
- Query management system
- Service-level agreements (SLAs)
- Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders under Kisan Sarathi 2.0
A dedicated session on the new features of Kisan Sarathi 2.0 was conducted by Shri Sailu Mudiraj, Product Manager, Kisan Sarathi, DIC.
Hands-on Training and Engagement
The workshop also featured hands-on training and group discussions specifically on Kisan Sarathi Kosh, with a focus on commodity-wise content development. Participants actively engaged in addressing farmers’ queries and resolving field-level issues encountered by Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs).
Participation
A total of 105 participants attended the programme. This included scientists from 72 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), along with staff and scientists of ICAR-ATARI, and Directors of Extension Education from State Agricultural Universities.
