Khet Bachao Abhiyan

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under Department of Agriculture Research and Education has recorded significant achievements under its nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’, which focuses on soil health, balanced fertiliser use, and sustainable agriculture.

The ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ campaign has established a robust outreach across the country through multiple platforms to educate farmers and stakeholders on scientific nutrient management.

Under the Abhiyan, a total of 12,979 awareness camps and seminars have been conducted so far, directly engaging 7.17 lakh farmers.

To build capacity, 3,145 training programmes were organised in which 1,11,509 participants took part. Practical knowledge was imparted through 7,928 field demonstrations on green manuring, bio-fertilisers, and organic sources.

The ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ initiative aims to encourage soil test-based nutrient management and reduce overdependence on chemical fertilisers, thereby protecting soil fertility and ensuring long-term agricultural sustainability.

Source: PIB