Centre Government launched a 15-day nationwide campaign titled ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’, from 29 May to 12 June 2025, to promote modern farming practices, sustainable agriculture, and farmer outreach.
About Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan
| Feature | Details |
| Launched by | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Govt. of India |
| Organised by | ICAR + Ministry of Agriculture + State Govts |
| Duration | 29 May – 12 June 2025 |
| Launched from | Puri, Odisha |
| Coverage | 723 districts; aims to reach 1.5 crore farmers |
| Key Participants | 731 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), 113 ICAR Institutes, state-level agri departments |
| Teams Formed | 2,000 teams with scientists, officials & progressive farmers; 3 meetings daily per team |
Objectives of VKSA
- Translate PM’s vision of “Lab to Land”
- Raise awareness about modern agri-technologies and new seed varieties
- Promote sustainable farming and climate-resilient agriculture
- Increase productivity, reduce costs, and enhance farmer income
- Encourage adoption of natural farming and post-harvest practices
- Disseminate knowledge of central and state agriculture schemes
- Promote Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), value-addition, and collective marketing
Core Focus Areas
Soil Health and Crop Selection
- Promote use of Soil Health Cards
- Encourage balanced fertilizer application
Climate Resilience
- Train farmers to select climate-resilient crops
- Promote mixed farming, water conservation, and sustainable inputs
Sustainable Techniques
- Adoption of natural farming, IPM, biological control, neem-based pesticides, pheromone traps
- Reduce use of harmful agricultural chemicals
Post-Harvest Management
- Highlight 30–40% post-harvest losses in vegetables
- Promote:
- Zero-energy cool chambers
- Improved packaging and transportation
Vegetable Research & Nutrition
- Guidance on early-maturing, disease-resistant, and nutritious crop varieties
- Promotion of nutrition gardens and kitchen gardens
Farmer Empowerment
- Direct outreach by Union Agriculture Minister across 20 states
- Encourage grassroots feedback to guide future research
Schemes & Institutional Support
- Awareness of Govt Schemes: e.g., Operation Greens, PM-KISAN, PMFBY, etc.
- Support through FPOs: Strengthen collective marketing and improve price realization
- Extension services to bring new research and innovations to farmer fields