The Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (ICAR-KVK) of the Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences has launched an innovative activity called ‘Krishi Yaana’, which aims to introduce people, particularly students of the current generation, to the world of agriculture.R.C. Jagadeesh, Vice-Chancellor of the university, inaugurated the initiative on Thursday.ICAR-KVK, on its campus located at Navile village near Shivamogga, has converted a plot of eight acres to a model agricultural-horticultural space, where visitors can get awareness, spend time amidst nature, and enjoy their time playing in the field.Dignitaries inaugurating ‘Krishi Yaana’, an agro-tourism initiative, on the ICAR-KVK campus at Navile village near Shivamogga on Thursday. | Photo Credit: S.K. DINESHThe scientists of ICAR-KVK take visitors on a tour through the area, explaining its features. The plot designated for silviculture has fodder varieties; next to it is the Agase plot, where plants that are rich sources of protein are cultivated.Interestingly, the campus has a farmhouse, where a family resides. The farmhouse has a dairy, poultry, and a goat farm. “The idea of the initiative is to give the visitors the experience of spending a day at the farm field. The visitor can pick up saplings from the nursery and plant them. We have activities to engage them till evening,” said Manjunath B. Kudari, a scientist at ICAR-KVK.A fish pond, sitouts, a swing, a play area, and discussion tables add value to the place. The ICAR-KVK has designed the concept for the benefit of students and those interested in agriculture. On the first day of the initiative, a private school had sent children for the inaugural ceremony. The schoolchildren were seen playing ‘lagori’, a traditional outdoor game that is rarely played in urban localities today.The ICAR-KVK has invited people to visit the place on Sundays. The entry fee for adults is ₹400, and for children below 16 years, the fee is ₹250. Lunch and snacks are also available for the visitors. The ICAR-KVK is willing to organise customised visits on weekdays as well; however, guests have to book in advance for the same.Published - October 16, 2025 06:58 pm IST