Agriculture and
Rural Development

Agriculture, with its allied sectors, is unquestionably the largest livelihood provider in India, more so in the vast rural areas. It also contributes a significant figure to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Sustainable agriculture, in terms of food security, rural employment, and environmentally sustainable technologies such as soil conservation, sustainable natural resource management and biodiversity protection, are essential for holistic rural development. Innovative interventions like Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Soil Health Cards, testing of soil samples, Reducing Micronutrient deficiency and Extension and Guidance from knowledge partners like ICRISAT are helping the Farming Community to enhance farms incomes. NK India works for improving the living standards of rural communities through programs in agriculture and rural development. Its multi-disciplinary consulting capability covers all facets of agriculture and rural development viz.