Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Knowledge Network
Updated: 16 Oct 2025
Ministry:
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Beneficiary:
Farmers
Overview
The KVK Knowledge Network, fully funded by the Government of India, assesses location-specific agricultural technologies and provides on-farm testing, demonstrations, training, and ICT-based advisories through designated centres.
- KVK, is an integral part of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS).
- It is aimed at assessment of location specific technology modules in agriculture and allied enterprises.
- The KVK scheme is 100% financed by Govt. of India and the KVKs are sanctioned to Agricultural Universities, ICAR institutes, related Government Departments and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) working in Agriculture.
- Activities undertaken by KVKs
- On-farm testing of agricultural technologies
- Frontline demonstrations
- Capacity development of farmers and extension personnel
- To work as Knowledge and Resource Centre of agricultural technologies
- Provide farm advisories using ICT and other media means