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01/06/2026

🌱 Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2026: A Nationwide Mission for Sustainable Agriculture 🌱

Launched from 1–30 June 2026, Khet Bachao Abhiyan is a large-scale initiative led by ICAR and the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to promote balanced fertilizer use, soil health improvement, natural farming, and sustainable agricultural practices across India.

📌 Key Highlights

Coverage of nearly 75,000 villages and outreach to 1 crore farmers through 1,657+ multidisciplinary teams.
Focus on reducing excessive DAP use through soil-test-based nutrient management.
Promotion of green manuring, bio-inputs, Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), and natural farming.
Organization of 70,000 field demonstrations and capacity-building programmes for farmers, FPOs, SHGs, input dealers, and local leaders.
Digital outreach targeting 5 crore+ farmers through social media and advisory campaigns.

📊 Progress Achieved (as of 27 May 2026)

14,593 awareness programmes conducted.
3,350 farmer training programmes organized.
8,225 demonstrations on green manuring and bio-fertilizers.
More than 7.88 lakh participants directly engaged and 2.96 crore farmers reached through social media platforms.

The campaign reflects a collective commitment towards healthy soils, balanced nutrient use, reduced chemical dependency, and a more resilient agricultural future for India.

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01/06/2026

01/06/2026

World Milk Day | June 1

Milk is more than a source of nutrition-it is a foundation of food security, rural livelihoods, and agricultural prosperity. The dairy sector supports millions of farming families and contributes significantly to economic development worldwide.
This year’s theme, "Celebrating Women Farmers," shines a spotlight on the invaluable role women play across the dairy value chain. From animal husbandry and milk production to processing and marketing, their dedication and resilience drive the growth and sustainability of the dairy sector.
At ICAR-NIVEDI, we recognize that healthy livestock are fundamental to a productive and sustainable dairy ecosystem. Through research, disease surveillance, diagnostics, and innovation, we remain committed to strengthening livestock health and supporting the farming community.

On this World Milk Day, let us celebrate the farmers, especially women farmers, whose efforts nourish lives, strengthen rural economies, and contribute to a sustainable future.

01/06/2026

खेत बचाओ अभियान: स्वस्थ मिट्टी, समृद्ध खेती की ओर एक जनआंदोलन

उर्वरकों के संतुलित एवं वैज्ञानिक उपयोग को बढ़ावा देने के लिए चलाए जा रहे “खेत बचाओ अभियान” ने देशभर में किसानों तक व्यापक पहुंच बनाई है। 29 मई 2026 तक अभियान के तहत 8.26 लाख से अधिक किसानों को जागरूक किया गया है।

अभियान के अंतर्गत 15,289 जागरूकता शिविर एवं संगोष्ठियां, 3,435 प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम तथा 8,380 प्रदर्शन (डेमोंस्ट्रेशन) आयोजित किए गए, जिनमें हरी खाद, जैव उर्वरकों और अन्य जैविक संसाधनों के उपयोग पर व्यावहारिक जानकारी प्रदान की गई।

स्थानीय नेतृत्व को जोड़ने के लिए 5,074 पंचायत एवं जनप्रतिनिधि सम्मेलन, 9,609 इनपुट डीलर इंटरफेस तथा FPOs, SHGs और FIGs से जुड़े 8,383 किसान-सदस्यों के साथ संवाद स्थापित किया गया। अभियान के संदेश को व्यापक बनाने हेतु 57,074 स्थानों पर बैनर, पोस्टर एवं होर्डिंग्स लगाए गए।
रेडियो, टीवी और डिजिटल माध्यमों के जरिए भी अभियान को गति मिली। 1001 रेडियो कार्यक्रम, 223 टीवी/डिजिटल कार्यक्रम तथा सोशल मीडिया के माध्यम से 3.092 करोड़ से अधिक लोगों तक इसका संदेश पहुंचा।

मिट्टी की सेहत, संतुलित पोषण प्रबंधन और टिकाऊ कृषि पद्धतियों को अपनाने की दिशा में यह अभियान किसानों को सशक्त बनाते हुए आत्मनिर्भर और समृद्ध कृषि व्यवस्था की ओर अग्रसर कर रहा है।
#संतुलितउर्वरकउपयोग #खेत_बचाओ_अभियान Shivraj Singh Chouhan Bhagirath Choudhary Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India

01/06/2026

30/05/2026

30/05/2026

𝗩𝗶𝗸𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟰𝟳: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

Dr M. L. Jat, Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR, presented on the “Agricultural Roadmap Towards Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat 2047” during the Rashtriya Krishi Sammelan – Kharif Abhiyan 2026 on 29 May 2026.

In his presentation, Dr. Jat emphasized that achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 will require a transformative approach to agriculture, driven by higher productivity, crop diversification, sustainable resource management and climate resilience. He highlighted the need to move beyond the business-as-usual approach and adopt science-led, region-specific agricultural planning to meet future food, nutrition and economic demands.

The roadmap focuses on optimizing land use, improving soil health, enhancing water and nutrient use efficiency, and achieving self-reliance in pulses and oilseeds. It also envisages increasing agricultural production from the current 1.5 billion tonnes to 3 billion tonnes by 2047 through innovation, technology adoption and farmer-centric interventions.

Dr. Jat also highlighted the progress made under the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, including the preparation of crop-specific action plans, district-level scientific agricultural roadmaps, climate adaptation strategies and state-wise agricultural development frameworks. These initiatives are aimed at enabling states to formulate evidence-based strategies aligned with local agro-ecological conditions and national development goals.

Reaffirming the commitment of ICAR and the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, he called for a collaborative “Team Agriculture” approach involving states, agricultural universities, research institutions and farmers to build a productive, sustainable and self-reliant agricultural sector for Viksit Bharat 2047.