Krishi Vigyan Kendra Bhadradri Kothagudem organized a Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) programme

Krishi Vigyan Kendra Bhadradri Kothagudem organized a Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) programme and created awareness on seed production of paddy and red gram crops at PACS, Bethampudi Village, Tekulapally Mandal, Bhadradri Kothagudem District on 14.05.2026. During the programme, Sri Lakkineni Surender, Chairman of PACS, Bethampudi emphasized the importance of utilizing seed production activities through the Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society to ensure the availability of quality seed to farmers.

Dr. T. Bharath, Senior Scientist & Head explained the importance of strengthening seed delivery systems through seed cooperatives for sustainable agri-food systems through NABARD funded project and conducted the PRA exercise. He also created awareness among farmers on the balanced use of fertilizers. The programme was attended by Dr. T. Bharath, Senior Scientist & Head, Sri Lakkineni Surender, PACS Chairman, Sri B. Shiva, Scientist (Horticulture), Sri Veerachari, PACS CEO, Sri Prem Singh, Secretary and 40 farmers