(a) the number of Krishi Vigyan Kendras functioning in the country at present, State/UT-wise;
(b) whether the Government proposes to open more such Kendras in various States and if so, the details thereof, State and location-wise;
(c) whether the Government also proposes to increase the financial assistance being provided to the said Kendras and if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the major achievements made by these Kendras during the last three years and the current year?
THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
(SHRI RADHA MOHAN SINGH)
(a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT IN RESPECT OF PARTS (a) to (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 76 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07/02/2017 REGARDING
“KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRAS”
(a) & (b): There are 663 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) functioning in the country. The State/UT-wise number of KVKs are given in Annexure-I. The Government has approved for setting-up of KVKs in each of the rural districts of the country. During 12th Plan, 121 KVKs in identified rural districts and any new rural district created during the plan have been approved for establishment, out of which 33 KVKs have been set up till January, 2017. The State-wise details of the districts where remaining 88 KVKs proposed to be set-up during 12th Plan are given in Annexure-II.
(c) Yes, Madam. During the financial year of 2016-17, an amount of Rs. 845.62 crore has been allocated to KVKs. However, for the financial year of 2017-18 an increased allocation of Rs.867.60 crore has been made in the Budget Estimate of KVK Scheme for support to KVKs.
(d) The achievements of major activities undertaken by these KVKs during the last three years and the current year are given in Annexure-III.
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