Krishi Vigyan Kendra ( KVK) is the grass-root level technology transfer and vocational training institutions designed for bridging the gap between technologies on one hand and there application for increased productions on the other hand. To fulfill the need of training and extension facilities in hilly areas particularly in Tehri district, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ranichauri came in to existence in May 1983. A study on the functioning of KVK was undertaken and it reveal that it was the general practice of the KVK scientists to conduct the trainings in an organized way and majority of the functionaries were agreed upon that farmer’s need should be the criteria for the selection of trainees. Further majority of the beneficiaries (62.5 %) also found the trainings fully need based. The inference may be drawn from the findings that Kendra should designing its training programmes with adequate emphasis on practical and having a good balance of theory and practical. It could be referred that the Kendra is performing its duties in a responsible manner as far as the assessment of the needs of the farmers is concerned.

Keyword: Vocational Training, Transfer of technology, Functioning