Question : Setting-up Krishi Vigyan Kendras in Bihar

(a) whether the Government has received any proposals for setting up of Krishi Vigyan Kendras in various districts in Bihar including Aurangabad or Rohtas through Indira Gandhi Agricultural University;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has sanctioned the setting up of Krishi Vigyan Kendra in one district only whereas the sanction regarding the remaining centres is still awaited;

(d) if so, whether any time limit has been fixed for sanctioning the setting up of the remaining Krishi Vigyan Kendras; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
(SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)


(a) to (e): No, Sir. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research has already sanctioned Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in all districts of Bihar including Aurangabad and Rohtas.

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