Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Udalguri, Assam

An ICAR-funded centre that tests improved farming on local fields and trains farmers and rural youth, free of charge.

Udalguri, Assam · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

51.2% of workers in Udalguri are employed in agriculture, close to the typical district. The Krishi Vigyan Kendra provides the extension services and training this agriculture-dependent workforce relies on.

  • 51.2% India 47.7%

Youth opportunity in Udalguri

66% of registered enterprises are in services while 34% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Udalguri, which ranks 14 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on self-employed workers at 69.9% and households in the poorest wealth group at 48.6%. On value added per enterprise worker at ₹1,38,975, it sits close to the national mark.