(a) whether the Government has any proposal to set up Krishi Vigyan Kendras at taluka/development block level to provide facilities and training to the farmers;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor along with the reaction of the Government thereto?
THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
(SHRI RADHA MOHAN SINGH)
(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT IN RESPECT OF PARTS (a) to (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 358 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20/03/2018 REGARDING
“KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRAS”
(a) & (b): No, Madam.
(c) The Government has approved for setting-up of one Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each of the rural districts with a mandate of technology assessment and capacity development of farmers, farm women and rural youth. The Government has also approved for establishment of one additional KVK in the larger rural districts and border and mountain area districts of the country in the XII Plan. In the EFC of KVK Scheme (2017-18 to 2019-20) it is proposed for setting up of only the left out KVKs in various States of the Country as approved in XII Plan.
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