At present, Dr K D Kokate is looking after one of the largest and unique Technology Application Systems in the World having more than 10,000 scientific and technical staff in 630 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)/ Agricultural Science Centres across India.

Dr. K D Kokate has more than 360 scientific and technical publications to his credit published in nationally and internationally referred journals, books and magazines. He is bestowed with a number of prestigious national awards and honors. Notable among them is Life Time Achievement Award by the Society for Mobilization.

The Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Orissa, India conferred the 'Degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) thereby recognized him as a renowned Extension researcher, efficient Administrator and outstanding Extension Specialist for his lifetime contributions to the development of Agricultural Extension Education in the country.