The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has launched a nationwide campaign to promote sustainable agriculture and improve soil health.
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has announced the launch of 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan- Rabi 2026', a nationwide campaign aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture and improving soil health. The campaign will run from 22 October to 30 November 2026. Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, will launch the campaign from Karnal, Haryana.
The primary objective of the campaign is to create awareness among farmers about the balanced and judicious use of fertilizers and other agricultural inputs based on soil testing. It will also encourage crop diversification through oilseed, pulse and horticulture missions, effective utilization of fallow fields after paddy harvesting, and proper crop residue management. The campaign will focus on training farmers in the appropriate use of organic and bio-based agricultural products and promoting natural farming through awareness programmes, training sessions and field demonstrations.
The campaign will also emphasize water conservation, rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge, while encouraging sustainable agricultural practices to conserve natural resources and ensure the long-term sustainability of agriculture.
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