Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’

June 22, 2025 11:01 AM

Govt to relaunch Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan for Rabi crop: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

In a renewed push to modernize Indian agriculture and elevate farmers’ livelihoods, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday announced the relaunch of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan for the upcoming Rabi crop season. Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, the Minister highlighted the widespread success of the campaign's first phase, which directly reached over 1.34 crore farmers across 1.42 lakh villages nationwide. Chouhan emphasized t...

June 12, 2025 11:46 AM

Delhi farmers to play a key role in building Atmanirbhar Bharat: Shivraj Singh

As part of the ongoing Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Tigipur village on the outskirts of Delhi on Wednesday. The visit aimed to engage directly with farmers, promote the adoption of modern agricultural technologies, and gather ground-level feedback for shaping future agricultural policies. Chouhan, accompanied by Secretary (DARE) and ICAR Director General Dr. M.L. Jat and senior officials, participated in a Kisan C...

June 11, 2025 8:14 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to engage with farmers in Bardoli as Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan concludes

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhanon Thursday will interact with farmers in Bardoli, Gujarat, marking the culmination of the 15-day Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan. Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel will also attend the event. Launched on May 29 in Odisha, the nationwide campaign has seen the Union Minister engage with farmers across Odisha, Jammu, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Telang...

June 11, 2025 9:13 AM

Centre reaches out to farmers across 700 districts under Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan is spearheading the ongoing Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA), a national campaign launched on May 29 from Puri, Odisha. The 15-day initiative, which concludes on June 12, aims to connect scientific research with agricultural practice on the ground, targeting over 1.5 crore farmers across more than 700 districts. The effort is supported by 16,000 agricultural scientists and 2,170 interdisciplinary teams. At the launc...

June 3, 2025 10:35 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacts with farmers in Pune, announces tough measures against fake agro inputs

On the sixth day of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, visited the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Narayangaon, Pune, where he engaged directly with farmers and agricultural scientists, reaffirming the government’s commitment to farmer welfare, innovation, and modernization in agriculture. Earlier in the day, Chouhan toured the Narayangaon APMC, the local tomato market, farms, and a cold storage ...

June 2, 2025 11:49 AM

Viksit Bharat Requires Thriving Agriculture, Prosperous Farmers: Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Bihar

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday emphasised the government’s firm commitment towards building a 'Viksit Bharat', stating that the path to national development passes through agricultural prosperity and farmers' welfare. Union Minister Chouhan is in Motihari, Bihar. He is holding discussions focused on boosting agricultural productivity and ensuring better livelihoods for farmers in the state. Highlighting the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chouhan said, “...

May 30, 2025 1:44 PM

India working towards becoming food bank of the world: Shivraj Singh

India is working towards becoming the "food bank of the world" under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Thursday. He was speaking at the launch of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan at the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) in Bhubaneswar. The nationwide campaign, launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), will run f...

May 30, 2025 1:00 AM

PM Modi launches ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ to boost agricultural modernisation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the launch of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan via videoconferencing, describing it as a significant initiative for farmers and a unique effort to support agricultural development. Highlighting the timely nature of the initiative with the monsoon season approaching and preparations for the Kharif season underway, the Prime Minister said that, over the next 12 to 15 days, around 2,000 teams—comprising scientists, experts, officials, and progr...

May 19, 2025 5:31 PM

Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan: Nationwide Push to Modernise Farming

In a move to transform Indian agriculture, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the launch of the nationwide Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, set to run from May 29 to June 12. Addressing a press conference at the National Media Centre, the Minister emphasized that the initiative is a key step towards realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India through modern, innovative, and sustainable farming pract...