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ICAR-CIRCOT partners with private firm to commercialize protective gloves for cotton workers

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare announced on 23 October 2026 that the ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (ICAR-CIRCOT) signed an agreement with M/s. Trust ARS Rubber Private Limited on 22 October 2026.

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23 October 2026
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Union Minister launches 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' to promote sustainable farming

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced on 22 October 2026 that Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched the nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ in Karnal, Haryana. The campaign encourages farmers to use fertilisers scientifically based on Soil Health Cards rather than imitating others to reduce costs and protect soil fertility.

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farmers
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On 22 October 2026: launch of Khet Bachao Abhiyan and Kisan Chaupal · Across Haryana
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22 October 2026
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Government launches 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' and approves housing for Haryana families

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced on 22 October 2026 the launch of the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan', a nationwide campaign to protect soil health. From 22 October to 30 November 2026, scientists and officials will visit villages to encourage farmers to use balanced fertilisers based on Soil Health Cards, rotate crops, and adopt natural farming.

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eligible poor families
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From 22 October 2026: nationwide public awareness campaign (+1 more) · Haryana
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Government launches 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' to promote sustainable farming

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare announced on 21 October 2026 the launch of the nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan- Rabi 2026’ campaign. Running from 22 October to 30 November 2026, the initiative aims to educate farmers on balanced fertilizer use, soil health, and crop diversification.

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farmers
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From 22 October 2026: Khet Bachao Abhiyan- Rabi 2026 campaign (+2 more) · nationwide
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ICAR conducts 4,000 cleanliness drives under Swachhata Special Campaign 6.0

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare announced on 21 October 2026 that the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and its 114 institutes are participating in the Swachhata Special Campaign 6. The month-long initiative, running from 2 to 31 October 2026, involves nearly 4,000 cleanliness drives and the clearance of approximately 1.3 lakh square feet of space.

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ICAR institutes, Regional Centres, ATARIs and KVKs
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From 2 October 2026: Swachhata Special Campaign 6 (+2 more) · nationwide
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Agriculture Ministry launches upgraded Agri Welfare Portal for farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare announced on 19 October 2026 the launch of the upgraded Agri Welfare Portal. This mobile-friendly platform provides farmers with a single-window gateway to access government schemes like PM-KISAN, AgriStack, and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, as well as financial assistance via Direct Benefit Transfer.

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farmers
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On 19 October 2026: launch of the upgraded Agri Welfare Portal · across the country
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Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
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19 October 2026
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