Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, chaired a high-level review meeting of the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ at ICAR, Pusa Campus in New Delhi. The meeting reviewed the progress of the campaign and finalized the strategic roadmap for the upcoming Rabi season.
More than 2,170 nodal officers from across the country, both physically and virtually, presented field insights, key findings, and proposed action plans. Shri Chouhan termed the campaign a historic initiative in India's agricultural journey, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Lab to Land” vision, which has successfully connected scientists with over 60,000 villages.
Shri Chouhan stated that the campaign will now move forward with renewed energy, focusing on increasing farmers’ incomes, ensuring food security, and positioning India as a global food supply hub. He stressed the importance of integrated innovation and research in areas such as bio-fortified crops, sustainable agriculture, mechanization, soil health, animal husbandry, and coastal agriculture.
The Minister proposed launching a 'Crop War'—a targeted mission focusing on key crops like pulses, oilseeds, soybean, cotton, and sugarcane. The initiative will include crop- and state-specific planning, identifying research priorities, strict action against counterfeit seeds and fertilizers, and formation of dedicated compliance teams.
Strengthening Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs): To enhance field-level support, Shri Chouhan emphasized appointing dedicated nodal officers for KVKs and ensuring mandatory field participation by agricultural scientists. He also announced a two-day Rabi planning conference, with day one for officials and day two for agriculture ministers from various states.
A Definite Step towards a Developed India: This nationwide campaign is aimed at strengthening coordination between ICAR, state agriculture departments, and KVKs. It seeks to align research and extension efforts with regional needs and contribute meaningfully to the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) through a more robust and future-ready agricultural framework.
