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. The campaign will use training sessions, field demonstrations, and conferences to reach approximately one crore participants. It also focuses on water conservation and expanding coverage for the Kisan Credit Card and crop insurance schemes.
Key points
- Campaign Period: 22 October to 30 November 2026
- Target: Approximately one crore participants
- Resources: 4,150 teams and over 12,000 scientists and functionaries
- Focus: Balanced fertilizer use, natural farming, and water conservation
- Services: Facilitation of Farmer IDs and awareness of PMFBY and KCC schemes
When it applies
Counted from 2026-10-21, dated 21 October 2026.
- Khet Bachao Abhiyan- Rabi 2026 campaign
- Khet Bachao Abhiyan- Rabi 2026 campaign
- launch of the campaign from Karnal, Haryana
Who it affects
- farmers