Krishi Vigyan Kendras are one of the largest networks for scientific dissemination of agricultural technologies to the end users, financially supported by

Correct option is A

✅ (a) ICAR
· Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) operate under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
· They serve as frontline extension institutions for technology assessment and dissemination.
· ICAR provides funding, technical support, and administrative oversight.
· KVKs bridge the gap between research institutions and farmers.
❌ (b) ICFA
· ICFA (Indian Council of Food and Agriculture) is a policy advocacy body, not involved in KVK funding.
· KVKs are under ICAR’s mandate.
❌ (c) the State Government
· While state governments may provide infrastructural support, financial assistance primarily comes from ICAR.
· KVKs are centrally funded projects.
❌ (d) the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
· The Ministry oversees agricultural policies, but direct funding for KVKs comes through ICAR.
· ICAR is an autonomous body under the Ministry.