Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (JNKVV), located in Krishinagar, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, is a public agricultural university established in 1964. Named after India’s first Prime Minister, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, the university was founded to strengthen agricultural education, research, and extension services in central India. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and affiliated with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), making it one of the country’s leading institutions in agricultural sciences.
The university has two major faculties: the Faculty of Agriculture and the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering. Within these, it houses departments such as Agronomy, Soil Science, Horticulture, Plant Breeding, Agricultural Economics, and Farm Machinery. JNKVV also operates several research stations and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) across Madhya Pradesh, ensuring that innovations in crop production, soil management, and sustainable farming practices reach farmers directly.
The Jabalpur campus is well-equipped with classrooms, laboratories, libraries, hostels, and experimental farms. The university emphasizes practical training, fieldwork, and farmer-oriented research, bridging the gap between scientific expertise and grassroots agricultural needs. Over the decades, JNKVV has played a crucial role in improving crop yields, promoting sustainable agriculture, and supporting rural development in Madhya Pradesh and beyond.
It has made significant contributions to the development of high-yielding varieties of soybean, rice, and wheat, which have had a major impact on Indian agriculture. By combining academic excellence with applied research, JNKVV continues to nurture professionals, researchers, and policymakers dedicated to advancing food security and sustainable farming.