The “Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan” plays a vital role in agriculture development by promoting scientific outreach, sustainable practices, and farmer empowerment, ultimately aiming to make India the “Food Basket of the World.” This campaign focuses on bridging the gap between research and field application, and fostering farmer-led innovations.
A nationwide initiative virtually, marking a significant step toward empowering farmers and strengthening grassroots agricultural development.
Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been inaugurated the nationwide initiative virtually, marking a significant step toward empowering farmers and strengthening grassroots agricultural development.
The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan campaign, initiated by Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has been launched on 29th May 2025 from Puri, Odisha. The campaign will run for 15 days, concluding on 12th June 2025. Shri Chouhan will visit nearly 20 states, namely Jammu, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Assam, Meghalaya, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, engaging directly with farmers, scientists, and agricultural stakeholders. The campaign aims to educate farmers about modern technologies for major Kharif crops specific to different regions, raise awareness about beneficial government schemes and policies, guide farmers on using Soil Health Cards for crop selection and balanced fertilizer application, and collect feedback to understand to support research direction and innovation in agriculture.
The campaign will include participation from 731 KVKs, 113 ICAR institutes, state-level departments, and officials from agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries, as well as innovative farmers. The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan has been started from 29 May to 12 June 2025 across over 700 districts. Team of scientists will travel village to village, engaging in direct interaction with farmers. The campaign aims to reach and interact directly with 1.5 crore (15 million) farmers across the country. The agricultural research has its own language, and the challenge lies in translating it into practical, scientific terms that can be effectively communicated to the end-users. This programme, he said, offers a platform to achieve that goal through collective and coordinated efforts by all stakeholders. (Shiv Raj Chouhan, Central Agricultural Minister)
Agriculture is critically important to the Indian economy and society, serving as a cornerstone for food security, employment, economic growth, and rural development. It is the primary source of livelihood for a significant portion of the population and contributes significantly to the GDP.
Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan is a nationwide campaign launched to modernize Indian agriculture through scientific outreach, sustainable practices, and farmer empowerment. This Abhiyan is going to be conducted biannually before the Kharif and Rabi sowing seasons to provide timely field-level guidance on improving crop production, soil health, and resource management. It aims to cover over 65,000 villages across 723 districts and is expected to directly engage more than 1.3 crore farmers, fostering the adoption of scientific farming practices and promoting sustainable agricultural growth.
It aligns with the vision of making India the “Food Basket of the World” through science-backed, climate-resilient, and farmer-centric agriculture. The campaign is organized by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), State Agriculture Departments, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).
India promotes tech-driven farming through the Digital Agriculture Mission, AgriStack (Farmer IDs), and Namo Drone Didi. Apps like Kisan Suvidha and AI-based irrigation under “Per Drop More Crop” enhance farm advice and water efficiency (Source:DD). The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan is agricultural campaign launched in India. It aims to enhance agricultural practices and support farmers across the nation. (Source Current Affairs 2025-2026)
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and state governments will collaborate for effective implementation. The initiative targets around 1.5 crore. During the campaign, several critical topics will be addressed. These include vegetable research, climate-resilient crop varieties, water conservation techniques, and integrated pest management strategies. Farmers will receive guidance on adopting nutrition gardens and addressing challenges posed by climate change. An aspect of the campaign is post-harvest management. Farmers will be informed about the substantial losses in vegetables post-harvest and will be advised on low-cost techniques for better preservation. This includes the use of zero energy cool chambers and improved packaging methods.
The campaign will also focus on collecting data and feedback from farmers. This information will be analysed to understand challenges faced in the fields. The insights gained will guide future research directions, ensuring that agricultural practices evolve according to farmers’ needs.
The “Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan” plays a vital role in agriculture development by promoting scientific outreach, sustainable practices, and farmer empowerment, ultimately aiming to make India the “Food Basket of the World.” This campaign focuses on bridging the gap between research and field application, and fostering farmer-led innovations.
The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan aligns with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Lab to Land. It aims to promote developed agriculture and contribute to the broader goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. The initiative is a step towards recognising farmers as vital contributors to nutrition and economic stability. |
