Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches Nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’

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Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan from Taraori in Karnal district, Haryana, on 22 October 2026. The public awareness campaign will run from 22 October to 30 November 2026, focusing on soil conservation, balanced fertiliser use and sustainable farming practices.

Key Objectives

• Soil health management: Promote soil conservation and improve soil fertility through appropriate agricultural practices.
• Balanced fertiliser use: Create awareness about the appropriate use of fertilisers, including green ammonia, and biological products.
• Water-use efficiency: Encourage water conservation and efficient utilisation of water resources.
• Climate-resilient agriculture: Promote resource-efficient farming methods and practices that can withstand climate-related risks.
• Crop diversification: Encourage intercropping, cultivation of suitable crops and varieties, and efficient utilisation of rice fallows.
• Sustainable farming: Promote natural farming, integrated farming systems and regenerative agriculture.
• Capacity building: Strengthen farmers’ knowledge through training, farm mechanisation and field demonstrations of improved technologies.

Major Focus Areas

• Crop residue management: Encourage sustainable management of agricultural residues.
• Integrated pest management: Promote effective pest control while reducing excessive dependence on chemical pesticides.
• Soil and water conservation: Improve soil health and the efficient use of natural resources.
• Promotion of oilseeds and pulses: Encourage crop diversification and support domestic production.
• Seed distribution: Facilitate access to seeds and promote improved agricultural practices.
• Climate-resilient farming: Build awareness of farming methods that improve resource efficiency and resilience to climate change.

Farmer Welfare and Awareness Initiatives

The campaign will also promote awareness and facilitate access to various farmer-support measures:

• Farmer IDs: Facilitate the creation of Farmer IDs.
• Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY): Increase awareness of crop insurance and its benefits.
• Kisan Credit Card (KCC): Expand coverage through saturation efforts to improve farmers’ access to agricultural credit.
• Trade agreements: Disseminate information about the benefits and opportunities available to farmers through trade agreements.

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