Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), as grassroots-level institutions, play a vital role in enhancing the knowledge and skills of rural populations through targeted training programs. Recognizing the significance of such interventions, the present study was conducted during 2023–24 to examine the constraints encountered by tribal farmers in adopting the recommended practices introduced by KVKs operating in the tribal districts of Madhya Pradesh. A total of 240 tribal farmers comprising 120 beneficiaries and 120 non-beneficiaries were randomly selected from 12 villages of the Chhindwara and similarly 12 villages of the Betul districts for the study. The findings indicated that the most prominent constraints faced by tribal farmers included the Poor information link and sharing with other actors of the network, Lack of influence of extension services and social learning, insufficient and untimely demonstrations, and Unavailability of necessary information associated with new technologies

Adoption, beneficiaries, constraints, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)

On the basis of above study, it may be concluded that poor information connections and weak communication among key players, especially between KVKs and tribal farmers, are the biggest obstacles to effective information networks in tribal areas. Other major barriers include limited extension influence, a lack of timely and relevant information, insufficient technical training, and low trust in available information sources. To tackle these issues, respondents strongly stressed the need for better connections between institutions, particularly with financial institutions. They also called for the promotion of low-cost technologies, participatory methods, and regular on-farm demonstrations. Continued support after training, cultural fitting of new practices, and using mobile-based advisory platforms were also suggested as key strategies to improve the flow and use of agricultural information. Overall, these insights indicate that a more connected, culturally aware, and participatory extension approach is essential for increasing technology adoption and agricultural growth in tribal regions

Sundarlal Alawa, Seema Naberia, S.R.K. Singh, R.S. Raghuvanshi, Umesh Singh, Sarita Singh, Ashutosh Singh Rajpoot and Arpit Somtiya (2025). Adoption Constraints of KVK Interventions Among Small Tribal Farmers: Challenges and Strategic Solutions. Biological Forum, 17(7): 01-04