Question : KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRAS

(a) the total number of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) presently in Rajasthan;

(b) whether the State Government has requested to set up two KVKs in two districts of the State namely Karoli and Sriganganagar;

(c) if so, whether the Government propose to set up additional KVKs without disturbing the existing Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in Rajasthan; and

(d) if so, by when the said KVKs are likely to be set up?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTILAL BHURIA)

(a) The Indian Council of Agricultural Research has sanctioned 32 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), covering all the rural districts of Rajasthan.

(b) Yes, Sir.

(c) & (d): The Government`s policy is to set up one Krishi Vigyan Kendra in every rural district, as per India as in 2002, subject to the availability of funds.