Relaunch of Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan

• 19 Jun 2025

On 18th June 2025, Union Agriculture Minister announced the relaunch of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan to boost Indian agriculture and enhance farmers’ livelihoods during the upcoming Rabi crop season.

Key Points

• Campaign Revival: After reaching 1.34 crore farmers across 1.42 lakh villages in its first phase, the campaign is being relaunched as a sustained nationwide movement.
• KVKs as Nodal Centres: Krishi Vigyan Kendras will lead district-level operations; scientists will spend at least three days a week in the field.
• ICAR Oversight: Nodal Officers will be appointed for each state to coordinate scientific trials and ensure region-specific solutions.
• Regulatory Reforms: Government will tighten seed and pesticide quality controls through amendments to the Seed Act.
• Field Insights: Campaign engagements revealed farmer demands, including climate change adaptation plans, simplified organic certification, and a national fodder policy.
• Inclusive Outreach: Over 8,000 programs held in tribal districts and 6,800 villages in aspirational districts, reaching 33 lakh farmers in underserved regions.