Evaluating the interventions made under Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) for the beneficiaries of Nadia district in West Bengal

The Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) was introduced to enhance agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods through targeted interventions. Launched in 2007, the Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) is an umbrella scheme aimed at the comprehensive development of agriculture and allied sectors. It provides states with the flexibility to design and implement agricultural and allied activities based on their respective district or state agricultural plans. This study evaluates the various interventions implemented under RKVY in the Nadia district of West Bengal, focusing on their level of execution for the beneficiaries. The research assesses the effectiveness of these initiatives in improving the socio-economic conditions of farmers and identifies key constraints affecting their implementation. The study was carried out in the villages of Allaipur, Sikarpur, Tarinipur, Char Sarhati, Gheropara, Kholshi Bajar, Bhandarkona, Dighol Gram, Kugachi, Banamali Para, Kadambagachi, and Narayanpur. These villages fall under the Kalyani, Haringhata, and Chakdaha blocks of Nadia district. A total of 120 respondents were selected using the quota sampling technique, which is a type of non-probability sampling method. The data was collected through a structured interview schedule. The results indicate that although RKVY has contributed to improving the livelihoods of numerous farmers, additional interventions are required to achieve more balanced and sustainable benefits.