Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan: Transforming Indian Agriculture

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a 15-day nationwide campaign, 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan', to educate 1-1.5 crore farmers on modern technology and seed varieties. Running from May 29 to June 12, the initiative involves 2,000 teams conducting daily meetings to enhance agricultural productivity.

The Indian agriculture sector is set to experience a technological transformation with the launch of the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan'. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveiled the campaign aimed at educating and empowering millions of farmers across the nation.

Scheduled between May 29 and June 12, the 15-day campaign targets reaching 1-1.5 crore farmers in 700 districts. To achieve this, 2,000 teams consisting of farm scientists, officials, and progressive farmers will conduct extensive educational sessions.

Chouhan emphasized the pivotal role of technology and modern practices to boost crop productivity. He called on state governments to actively participate and enhance awareness about climate-resilient seeds, soil health, and agricultural best practices.

(With inputs from agencies.)