Khet Bachao Abhiyan
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Why in News
- The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare will conduct the month-long Khet Bachao Abhiyan from 1-30 June 2026 across the country.
About Khet Bachao Abhiyan
- Khet Bachao Abhiyan is a nationwide agricultural awareness and outreach campaign led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to promote sustainable farming practices, improve soil health, and strengthen farm-level decision-making.
Aims of the Campaign
- The campaign promotes balanced and judicious use of fertilizers based on soil health and scientific recommendations.
- It provides weather-based, region-specific farm advisories while linking farmers to government schemes and agricultural support.
Key Features
- It encourages fertilizer application based on soil testing, Integrated Nutrient Management, and greater use of organic, bio-, and green manure inputs.
- Farmers receive practical guidance on crop choices, diversification, water-scarcity management, and weather-related risks.
- The campaign is implemented jointly by Panchayats, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, ICAR institutes, State Governments, and Agriculture Departments.
- It focuses on village-level implementation with active participation of local institutions and community leaders.
- The initiative integrates benefits of PM-KISAN, Kisan Credit Card, Pulses-Oilseeds Mission, Oil Palm Mission, Cotton Mission, mechanization support, and water conservation initiatives.
Significance
- It promotes scientific nutrient management, reducing excessive fertilizer use and preserving long-term soil fertility.
- It helps farmers optimize fertilizer and input usage, lowering cultivation costs and improving profitability.