Parliament Question: Establishment of KVKs

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-811 ANSWERED ON- 06/02/2026 ESTABLISHMENT OF KVKS 811. SMT. SAGARIKA GHOSE: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that only 15 new Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) have been established during the last five years; (b) if so, the reasons for the slow pace of setting up new KVKs; (c) the reasons for the absence of KVKs in 121 districts across the country; (d) the present number of vacant posts in KVKs nationwide; (e) the proposed timeline for establishing KVKs in the remaining 121 districts; and (f) the budget sanctioned and utilized by the KVKs in the last five years? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY) (a) to (c): Yes. The process of establishment of KVK in the district is considered only after receiving of requisite approvals, fulfilment of essential criteria and availability of funds. As per ID No. 01(03)/2024- E-Coord.II dated 29.07.2024 and 30.12.2024 received from Ministry of Finance, obtaining the approval of the Committee on Establishment Expenditure (CEE) is mandatory prior to establishment of new KVKs. (d): There are total 3741 vacant posts in KVKs nationwide. (e): Opening of new KVKs in newly created districts is a continuous process as per the prescribed procedure and guidelines. (f): Details of budget sanctioned and utilized in last 5 years in KVKs. (Rs in Lakh) Year Sanctioned Utilized 2020-2021 23749.00 23279.80 2021-2022 28400.00 26976.00 2022-2023 24372.00 24357.00 2023-2024 25000.00 24985.51 2024-2025 23489.00 23454.62 *******