

Chittorgarh district is situated in south-east part of Rajasthan and covers a geographical area of about 7.50 lakh hectares. Agro-ecologically the district has been part of Zone-IVA –Sub-humid southern plain & Aravali hill zone. The average annual rainfall of the district is 852 mm. The soils of the district are grey brown loam, medium black, moderately deep and medium to heavy in texture. The major crops of the district are maize, soybean, groundnut, sorghum, cotton and blackgram in Kharif and wheat, mustard, gram, barley and opium in rabi season. Very small area is used for cultivation of fruits (1350 ha) and vegetables (621 ha). Looking to the environmental conditions and suitability of soil, some part of the land may be diverted for cultivation of medicinal crops like safed musli, ashwagandha, ajwan, isabgoal, fenugreek etc.
International yoga day, Soil day, Food day, PMFBY, Pre seasonal, SAC Meeting
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra celebrate and conduct awareness programme on International Yoga day (21st June), World food day (16th October), World soil day celebration (5th December) during each year. Also conduct two preseasonal training programme, SAC meeting and other awareness programme for farmers, Farm women and Rural youth during every year.
Contact Us : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Rithola, Dist : Chittorgarh – 312 001(Rajasthan) INDIA