Lok Sabha Question No. 2859 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-10
Subject: Training to Farmers
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Anand Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2859

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH  MARCH, 2026

## TRAINING TO FARMERS

## 2859.  DR. ANAND KUMAR:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  Government  proposes  to  impart  practical  training  in  scientific  and  new technology-based agricultural practices to farmers through 15 to 30 days short term residential training programmes by agricultural universities and Krishi Vigyan Kendras;
- (b) whether Government is of the view that such trainings would increase the productivity and income of farmers, reduce costs, diversify crops and promote the expansion of modern techniques and when the trained farmers of art using these techniques on their farms, others will also be able to benefit by learning acquired by the said farmers;
- (c) if so, the details of the proposed scheme and the roadmap for implementation and timeframe thereof; and
- (d) if  not,  whether the Government would consider introducing such a scheme keeping in view the long term benefits of such structured plan?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण राज्य मंत्री (SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY)

(a) to (d): The Government of India is implementing various technology-oriented programmes  for  capacity  building  and  skill  development  of  farmers  through  Agricultural Universities (AUs), Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), and other extension institutions for improving productivity and income of farmers. These programmes include short-term and medium-term practical training courses covering scientific and  modern  technology-based  agricultural practices.  During  2024-25,  3683  such  training  courses  were  organized  benefitting  66430 farmers.

Under the existing framework, AUs and KVKs conduct need-based training programmes of varying durations, including residential vocational training programmes, focusing on improved crop production techniques, integrated pest management, natural farming, mechanization, postharvest management, value addition, digital agriculture and climate-resilient practices etc.

The structured and practical training enhances farmers' knowledge and skills; facilitates adoption of improved technologies; contributes to reduction in input costs, higher profitability and diversification  towards  high-value  crops;  and  ultimately  leads  to enhancement  of  farmers' income.  Such  trained  farmers  often  act  as  local  resource  persons  and  disseminate  the knowledge gained to other farmers in their respective areas.

Further, structured training programmes are integral part of various schemes such as the Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization  (SMAM),  and  other  flagship  programmes  like,  National  Mission  on  Natural Farming (NMNF),  National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA), National Food Security & Nutrition Mission (NFSNM), Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), etc. of  the  Ministry  of  Agriculture  and  Farmers  Welfare,  which  are  being  implemented  across States/UTs.

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