The 52nd Scientific Advisory Committee meeting of KVK Kodagu was conducted on 16th February 2022 at KVK Gonikoppal. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Dr. B.N.S. Murthy, Director, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru. Dr. B. Hemla Naik, Director of Extension, UAHS, Shivamogga and Dr. K. Thimappa Principal Scientist, ATARI Bengaluru also participated in the meeting. Totally there were eighteen officials from various line departments, one FPO representative, One entrepreneur and two farmer participants in the meeting. Dr. Saju George, Principal Scientist & Head, ICAR-KVK, Kodagu welcomed all the dignitaries and farmers to the meeting. It was followed by a brief remark by the chairman wherein, he spoke about the importance of the meeting and asked the participants to give their valuable feedback, for improvement of the KVK activities.

All the members gave confirmation of 51st SAC proceedings, it was followed by detailed presentation by the KVK Head on the Action Taken Report of previous SAC recommendations, progress of OFT and FLD, extension activities, Revolving fund, etc. It was followed by discussion on the next year Action plan for three selected villages. All the officials and farmers gave various suggestions which will be included in the next year action plan. At the end vote of thanks was given by senior most SMS, Shri. Devaiah K.A, and the meeting was ended with the national anthem.