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. The Minister also urged farmers with 3 to 5 acres of land to trial natural farming on at least one acre using methods like Jeevamrit and Beejamrit. The release does not say when the campaign's specific targets must be met.
Key points
- Launched 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' to promote balanced fertiliser use and natural farming.
- Farmers urged to use Soil Health Cards to determine fertiliser needs instead of imitative practices.
- Recommendation for farmers with 3-5 acres to start natural farming on at least one acre.
- Emphasis on using Jeevamrit, Ghanjeevamrit, and Beejamrit for successful natural farming.
- Government working to make sex-sorted semen technology for cattle more affordable.
When it applies
- launch of Khet Bachao Abhiyan and Kisan Chaupal
Who it affects
- farmers