Shivraj Singh Chouhan lays foundation of model Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Berkhedi Jetu, Vidisha
On 14 June 2026 at Berkhedi Jetu in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan laid the foundation stone of a model Krishi Vigyan Kendra, planned as a 49-acre live laboratory of modern farming.
Summary
Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan laid the foundation stone of a model Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), described as a 'school for farmers', at Berkhedi Jetu in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, on 14 June 2026. The KVK is planned as a 49-acre live laboratory of modern farming. A scientific farming roadmap for Vidisha, Raisen, Sehore and Dewas districts was also presented, with a focus on integrated farming. Chouhan also spoke on balanced fertiliser use, soil health and fake fertilisers and seeds under the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan', and on farm advice through the 155261 number and a mobile app.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 14 June 2026, Berkhedi Jetu, Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh
- Project
- Model Krishi Vigyan Kendra ('school for farmers')
- Area
- 49-acre live laboratory of modern farming
- Roadmap districts
- Vidisha, Raisen, Sehore, Dewas
- Helpline
- 155261 and mobile app for farm advice
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where did Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan lay the foundation stone of a model Krishi Vigyan Kendra on 14 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Berkhedi Jetu, Vidisha
The model KVK foundation stone was laid at Berkhedi Jetu in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh.
The model Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Vidisha is planned as a live laboratory of modern farming over what area?
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Correct answer: D — 49 acres
The model KVK is described as a 49-acre live laboratory of modern farming.
The scientific farming roadmap presented at Vidisha on 14 June 2026 covers which group of Madhya Pradesh districts?
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Correct answer: B — Vidisha, Raisen, Sehore, Dewas
The roadmap is for Vidisha, Raisen, Sehore and Dewas districts, with a focus on integrated farming.