ICAR- KVK Peren was established on 6th August 2016 becoming the 10th KVK’s in the state of Nagaland, Shri. Radha Mohan Singh, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare laid the foundation stone. Officially launched on 8th November 2016 at Tamzaipa Hotel Conference hall by Shri. Rhosietho Ngouri, SDO (Civil) Jalukie Town under the administrative control of ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya under ICAR- Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI), Zone-VII, Umiam, Meghalaya for testing location specific technologies developed by research Institute/Agricultural Universities  for large scale demonstration with the capacity building/skill development for farmers, farm women, rural youths, school drop outs and extension functionaries in the  district.

Vision:

Science and technology-led growth leading to enhanced productivity, profitability and sustainability of agriculture

Mission:

Farmer-centric growth in agriculture and allied sectors through the application of appropriate technologies in specific agro-ecosystem perspective

Mandate:

Technology Assessment and Demonstration for its Application and Capacity Development

Activities:

• On-farm testing to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems.
• Organize Frontline Demonstrations to establish the production potential of technologies on the farmers’ fields.
• Capacity development of farmers and extension personnel to update their knowledge and skills on modern agricultural technologies.
• To work as a knowledge and resource centre of agricultural technologies for supporting initiatives of public, private and voluntary sectors in improving the agricultural economy of the district.
• Provide farm advisories using ICT and other media means on varied subjects of interest to farmers

          In addition, KVKs produce quality technological products (seed, planting material, bio-agents, livestock) and make them available to farmers, organize frontline extension activities, identify and document selected farm innovations and converge with ongoing schemes and programs within the mandate of KVK.