Govt to overhaul pay scale of Krishi Vigyan Kendra staff, upgrade infra
The government has cleared a proposal to overhaul pay scales, allowances and promotion norms for staff at Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), the network of farm science centres that anchor agricultural extension work across the country. State governments will now be responsible for funding NPS contributions and retirement benefits for KVK personnel, according to an official statement issued on Monday. The Finance Ministry's approval of the Agriculture Ministry's proposal is part of a broader push to…




