Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in West Karbi Anglong, Assam

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

West Karbi Anglong, Assam · Pillar: Opportunity Infrastructure

28.7% of workers in West Karbi Anglong are employed in agriculture, better than the typical district. The Krishi Vigyan Kendra provides the extension services and training this agriculture-dependent workforce relies on.

  • 28.7% India 47.7%

Youth opportunity in West Karbi Anglong

75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In West Karbi Anglong, which ranks 26 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43 out of 100. It trails the national picture on self-employed workers at 74.8%, value added per enterprise worker at ₹1,06,613 and households in the poorest wealth group at 53.5%.