The BMT Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Thanjavur was established in the year 1995 by the Bhaktavatsalam Memorial Trust, Korattur, Chennai in memory of late Shri.M. Bhakatavatsalam, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and freedom fighter and headed by Kalvi thanthai Dr. K.V. Kuppusamy, Chairman of this Kendra. This institute is running by the financial assistance of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, New Delhi.

Starting one KVK in each district is the recommendation given by the Mohan Sinha committee. As per the recommendation, the KVK have grown over the years and at present, there are more than 560 KVKs in our country.

Well-experienced and qualified staff in various disciplines of Agronomy, Agricultural extension, Animal Husbandry, Soil Science, Horticulture, Home Science,Plant protection and Computer Programmer with the support of administrative and supporting staff team running the BMT KVK. The KVK team is working towards the attainment of the mandates.

KVK is guided by the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) for planning, implementation and evaluation of various activities by convening regular meetings. This committte is constituted by the Chairman of the host institution and the officer in charge of KVK, as member secretary. The Zonal Project Director, The Director of Extension Education(TNAU), representatives from all line departments, Farmers and Farm womens are the members.