About us
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The KTKSF, an association of agricultural graduates and it is registered under section 8 of the Indian Companies Act 2013. The Institution pioneered by veteran agricultural professionals serves as a platform for bridging technology and policy gaps for sustainable growth of agriculture sector in the Maharashtra state and more particularly in Khed Tehsil of Pune District. Institution has now grown in magnitude attracting the agriculture professionals from the state, country and abroad for the benefit of agriculture secture.
Our Vision
KTKSF envisions science and technology led growth for sustainable agriculture in Maharashtra state and more particularly in Khed Tehsil of Pune District.
Our Mission
Develop awareness, catalase discussions and trigger actions for farmer centric growth of agriculture sector in the state and more particularly in Khed Tehsil of Pune District by creating synergy among all stakeholders.
Our Objectives
Maharashtra is endowed with a rich pool of academicians, development officials, entrepreneurs, innovative farmers and a large force of students in the state agricultural universities. KTKSF welcomes all those interested individuals to tackle challenges and resolve issues of agriculture sector through collective wisdom for the betterment of farming community.
KTKSF organizes webinars, seminars, workshops and panel discussions inviting erudite experts in the state/ country on various topics in partnership with knowledge centers, industries and government for the benefit of stakeholders and address policy gaps.
KTKSF has a strong linkage with grass root level functionaries, pool of innovative farmers and rural agro-entrepreneurs contributing to the wealth of knowledge and experience. KTKSF serves as a bridge between stake holders and knowledge centers facilitating identification of research needs/ policy gaps for advancement of the state agriculture sector.
KTKSF with its pool of academic experts participate in shaping agriculture education policy from time to time to match future needs of agriculture and allied sectors in the state. KTKSF participates in government initiatives on curricula upgradation, preparation of perspective plan of agriculture education and mapping human resource needs of future farming. New agriculture demands the new skilled human resource pool. KTKSF assists in mapping new skill sets for different job roles and promotes skill education leading to short and long-term certificate courses under public and private sector umbrella.
KTKSF is conscious of conserving agro-eco system, reducing environmental pollution for the sustenance of agriculture systems and prevent degradation of natural resources. KTKSF believes in a consortium approach involving all stake holders in creating awareness on restoration of soil, preservation of water quality and promoting ecofriendly agricultural practices.
KTKSF draws its strength from its members coming from varied experience and areas of work in all agriculture subsectors. KTKSF’S contribution was acknowledged by the Supreme Court committee on farm laws for its recommendations. KTKSF proactively contributes its inputs to parliamentary committee on agriculture and various other government bodies whenever sought.
KTKSF recognizes its Life Members, Associate Members and Student Members for their meritorious contribution, outstanding achievements and scholarly inputs in their respective field of operation in agriculture and allied sectors.
