Become an Authorized Experiential Learning Centre (ELC)
Partner with MKCL Knowledge Foundation to provide real-world learning experiences in agriculture.
What is an Experiential Learning Centre?
An Experiential Learning Centre (ELC) is an organization or facility authorized by MKCL Knowledge Foundation to support the practical component of the Integrated Agriculture course. An ELC is primarily an:
What is an Experiential Learning Centre?
An Experiential Learning Centre (ELC) is an organization or facility authorized by MKCL Knowledge Foundation to support the practical component of the Integrated Agriculture course. An ELC is primarily an:
It is not merely a classroom or a venue for conducting lectures. Learners visit the ELC to connect concepts learned through the course with actual farms, enterprises, technologies, records, practices and agricultural situations.
Every learner batch assigned to an ELC is expected to undertake weekly visits to the centre during the course cycle. Additional visits may be organized depending on the course requirement, season and facilities available.
Revenue Sharing Model
The Experiential Learning Centre (ELC) will operate on a revenue-sharing model with MKCL Knowledge Foundation (MKCL-KF).
For every student enrolled through the ELC, the course fee will be shared between the ELC and MKCL-KF in the ratio of 66:34, calculated on the fee amount excluding applicable GST.
For example, if the total course fee is ₹1,770, including ₹270 GST, the net course fee considered for revenue sharing will be ₹1,500.
₹1,000 per student will be payable to the ELC after successful completion of the batch and fulfilment of the parameters and conditions prescribed by MKCL Knowledge Foundation.
₹500 per student, along with applicable taxes, will be retained by MKCL Knowledge Foundation towards programme implementation, technology, academic and other support services.
The revenue share payable to the ELC will be processed after completion of the respective batch, subject to fulfilment of the applicable terms and performance parameters specified by MKCL-KF.
What Does an ELC Do?
An Authorized ELC is expected to support learners in five major areas.
Provide Practical Exposure
The ELC should provide access to a real farm, agricultural enterprise, laboratory, demonstration unit or other course-relevant facility where learners can observe agricultural practices in action.
Organize Structured Learner Visits
The ELC should coordinate learner visits in consultation with MKCL Knowledge Foundation. A learner visit should be more than a general farm tour - it should include a planned, course-related demonstration or learning activity. For example, learners may:
Only safe, supervised activities should be undertaken by learners.
Provide a Local Facilitator or Mentor
Every ELC should nominate a competent person who can coordinate the centre's learning activities. The facilitator may be an agriculture graduate, subject expert, experienced farmer, mentor farmer, trainer or agriculture-sector professional. Formal agriculture education is preferred; however, strong and verifiable practical agricultural experience may also be considered. The facilitator should be able to:
Support Digital Learning
The Integrated Agriculture course uses a blended learning approach. Therefore, the ELC should have suitable infrastructure for displaying course content and participating in live digital sessions whenever required.
Maintain Records and Evidence
The ELC is required to maintain documentation of authorized learner visits and activities. This may include:
Who Can Apply to Become an ELC?
Applications may be considered from legally constituted organizations and agricultural entities such as:
NGOs and Trusts
Registered Societies
Farmer Producer Organisations / Farmer Producer Companies
Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)
Educational institutions
Agricultural colleges or training institutions
Agricultural enterprises
Demonstration farms
Agricultural Cooperatives
Other agriculture-oriented organizations or institutions
The applicant should have a verifiable organizational identity, operating address and authorized signatory.
Minimum Readiness for Becoming an ELC
Before applying, check whether your organization can meet the following requirements:
Facilities that are not currently available but can genuinely be made fully functional before authorization may be declared accordingly in the EoI.
Technical & Digital Infrastructure Required
The proposed ELC should be capable of displaying course videos and presentations and participating in online interactions with MKCL-KF experts.
Display
- Preferred: 55-inch Smart TV / Digital Panel
- OR a projector of approximately 3000 lumens or above with a suitable projection screen
Internet
- Stable broadband connection
- Minimum recommended speed: 20 Mbps
- LAN connectivity for the facilitator laptop is preferred where feasible
Audio
- Microphone
- Speaker system
- Clear two-way audio suitable for learner interaction with remote experts
Camera
- 1080p Full HD webcam or equivalent
- Suitable positioning so that the learning space and participants can be clearly seen during live interactions
Computer / Laptop
- A reliable facilitator laptop or computer capable of course video playback, LMS access, presentations, live video sessions and document/evidence uploads
- Equivalent to Intel Core i3 10th Generation / AMD Ryzen 3 3000 series or above, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD
- Windows 10/11 or other compatible setup approved by MKCL-KF
Power Supply
- Reliable electricity should be available throughout scheduled learning sessions
- Where power interruptions are common, an appropriate backup such as an inverter, UPS or other suitable arrangement should be available
Learning Space
- Adequate seating
- Good lighting
- Ventilation
- Safe electrical arrangements
- Suitable visibility of the display
- Adequate capacity for the proposed learner batch
Detailed specifications should be confirmed through the official EoI and ELC Application Guidebook.
Learner Safety & Basic Facilities
Learner safety is an essential condition for ELC authorization. The centre should provide or arrange:
Learners should not be exposed to unsafe handling of pesticides, agrochemicals, machinery, electrical systems, animals or other hazardous activities.
MKCL Knowledge Foundation may stop or suspend an activity where learner safety is at risk.
Role of the ELC Facilitator
The nominated facilitator is the key operational contact between the ELC, learners and MKCL Knowledge Foundation. The facilitator is expected to:
Coordinate learner visit dates and logistics
Arrange course-aligned demonstrations
Coordinate local experts or mentor farmers
Support digital learning sessions
Assist learners during observation and practical activities
Help learners understand practical outcomes
Maintain attendance
Maintain visit and activity records
Collect required photographs and evidence
Submit reports in the prescribed format
Inform MKCL-KF about major schedule disruptions, infrastructure failures or safety incidents
Documents Required with the Application
Applicants should keep the following documents ready:
Registration / incorporation certificate or other proof of legal constitution
PAN and GST registration, if applicable
Address proof of the proposed ELC location
Proof of access to the farm / facility / demonstration site (ownership document, lease, institutional allotment, MoU, consent or other acceptable proof)
Photographs showing the entrance/signboard, classroom or learning space, display/digital setup, farm or demonstration facilities, allied enterprises and sanitation facilities
Google Maps location pin
Profile / CV / biodata of the proposed facilitator, mentor farmer or key expert
List and photographs of major demonstration facilities
Relevant recognition, accreditation, awards or institutional linkages, where applicable
Applicants should ensure that all information submitted is accurate, complete and verifiable.
What Happens After You Apply?
Submission of the application does not automatically result in authorization. MKCL Knowledge Foundation may undertake the following process:
EoI Screening
The application is reviewed for:
Document Verification
MKCL-KF may verify:
Site / Virtual Assessment
A physical or virtual assessment may be conducted to review:
IT Readiness Test
The proposed ELC may be asked to participate in a live test to demonstrate:
Clarification / Corrective Readiness
Where required, the applicant may be asked to:
Authorization / Empanelment
Selected ELCs receive formal written communication from MKCL Knowledge Foundation specifying the approved:
Authorization becomes effective only after formal written communication / agreement from MKCL Knowledge Foundation.
Important Information for Applicants
Submission of an EoI does not by itself guarantee:
Any approved financial, operational or commercial arrangement will be communicated separately by MKCL Knowledge Foundation in writing.
An applicant should not represent itself publicly as an "MKCL-KF Authorized ELC" until formal written authorization has been received.
Ready to Become an ELC?
If your organization has relevant agricultural expertise, practical facilities and a commitment to experience-based learning, you can apply to become part of the MKCL Knowledge Foundation Experiential Learning Centre network.
Important
Submission of an EoI does not itself constitute authorization. Authorization becomes effective only after formal written communication/agreement from MKCL Knowledge Foundation.
