Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan 2025 to Launch from Puri on May 29; Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Lead Farmer Outreach Across 20 States

Key Highlights:

• The campaign starts from Puri, Odisha, on May 29, 2025.

• Will cover 700+ districts and 65,000 villages.

• Aims to reach 1.5 crore farmers across 20 states.

• Focus on Kharif season prep and tech awareness.

• Led by Shivraj Singh Chouhan with ICAR support.

In a major step towards transforming Indian agriculture, the Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhanwill launch the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan 2025 from Puri, Odisha on May 29, 2025. This campaign aims to support farmers ahead of the Kharif season through direct engagement, awareness about modern techniques, and transfer of agricultural knowledge from lab to land.

Nationwide Campaign for Farmer Empowerment

The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan is a 15-day nationwide campaign organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, in collaboration with state governments. The campaign will:

• Cover more than 700 districts

• Reach over 65,000 villages

• Directly connect with around 1.5 crore farmers

Massive Team and Institutional Support

To ensure effective implementation, 2,170 dedicated teams will be deployed. These teams will be supported by:

• 731 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)

• 113 ICAR institutes

• State departments of agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, and fisheries

Goals of the Campaign

The main objective of this campaign is to prepare farmers for the Kharif season and promote modern agricultural practices. The campaign will focus on:

• Spreading awareness about region-specific crop technologies

• Educating farmers about government schemes and subsidies

• Promoting the use of Soil Health Cards for better crop planning and balanced fertilizer use

• Encouraging direct farmer-scientist interaction

• Collecting feedback from farmers to improve agricultural research and support

• Promoting farmer-led innovation and inter-regional knowledge sharing

Minister’s Journey Across 20 States

After the launch in Odisha, Shivraj Singh Chouhan will travel across nearly 20 states, including major agricultural regions like:

• Jammu

• Rajasthan

• Gujarat

• Uttar Pradesh

• Bihar

• Maharashtra

• And several others

This tour aims to directly connect policymakers with farmers, ensuring that agricultural policies are aligned with the real needs and challenges faced on the ground.

Towards Viksit Bharat

The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan 2025 is part of the government’s larger vision of building a developed and self-reliant India (Viksit Bharat) by 2047. Through this campaign, the government hopes to:

• Strengthen the link between science and farming

• Build a sustainable farming ecosystem

• Create better income opportunities for farmers

• Support climate-resilient and technology-driven agriculture

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CMV360 Says

With the launch of this ambitious campaign, India’s agricultural sector is set to undergo a significant transformation. The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan 2025 not only prepares farmers for the upcoming season but also lays the foundation for a modern, progressive, and farmer-centric agricultural future.

This campaign is a clear sign of the government’s commitment to uplifting rural India, making farmers an integral part of India’s development journey towards Viksit Bharat-2047.