Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews plan to strengthen KVKs through greater state participation

September 7, 2026 6:29 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews plan to strengthen KVKs through greater state participation

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday reviewed an action plan to strengthen Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) through greater participation of state governments, with a focus on upgrading 300 centres by March 2027 and establishing incubation-cum-skill centres at all KVKs by December 2028. The meeting, held in New Delhi, reviewed the implementation of recommendations concerning KVKs made during the 5th Chief Secretaries’ Conference 2...

Empowering Farmers Through Skills: Building a Self-Reliant Agricultural Workforce

September 30, 2025 4:37 PM

Empowering Farmers Through Skills: Building a Self-Reliant Agricultural Workforce

Farmer empowerment has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s agricultural strategy, with the government placing skill development and training at the heart of rural development. Recognizing that farmers today face challenges beyond just access to credit and seeds, such as adapting to climate change, managing soil health, using modern machinery, and securing better markets, the government has rolled out large-scale programs designed to build capacities and create a new generation of skilled culti...