Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches Nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’, Calls for Village-Level Awareness Drive

October 23, 2026 12:02 AM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches Nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’, Calls for Village-Level Awareness Drive

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday launched the nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ from Taraori in Haryana’s Karnal district, calling for a countrywide public awareness campaign from October 22 to November 30 to promote soil conservation, balanced fertiliser use and sustainable farming practices. Chouhan urged agricultural scientists, universities and officials to reach out directly to farmers and raise awareness about protecting soil fertili...

Shivraj Singh thanks PM Modi for approving Rs 38,000 crore fertiliser subsidy

October 28, 2025 10:17 PM

Shivraj Singh thanks PM Modi for approving Rs 38,000 crore fertiliser subsidy

Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on behalf of farmers across the country for the approval of a ₹38,000 crore fertiliser subsidy, aimed at ensuring timely and affordable availability of fertilisers to farmers. The decision was approved in the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister earlier this week. During a review meeting on the progress of the Kharif 2025...