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‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’

  • 30 May 2025

On 29th May 2025, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ from Sakhigopal in Puri district, Odisha, to bridge the gap between agricultural research and rural farming communities.

Key Points

  • Campaign Objective: Aims to promote two-way communication between agricultural scientists and farmers for real-time issue identification and knowledge sharing.
  • Lab to Land: Involves over 16,000 scientists from ICAR and Krishi Vigyan Kendras to directly engage with farmers and transfer research-based solutions.
  • Nationwide Reach: The 15-day initiative will cover around 20 states, with Mr. Chouhan personally visiting multiple locations.
  • Data-Driven Policy: Scientists will also collect ground-level data on farming challenges to help shape future policies.
  • Collaborative Approach: State governments are expected to take active ownership to ensure the campaign’s success through collective effort and dedication.
  • Strategic Goal: A concrete step towards securing India's food future through scientific innovation and grassroots involvement.