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Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, launched the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan', a nationwide initiative from Ramasiya village in Madhya Pradesh. This campaign, which will run from June 1 to June 30, aims to empower farmers by promoting the use of balanced fertilizers, soil
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The Indian Council of Agricultural Research has made considerable progress with its nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan', focusing on soil health, balanced fertiliser use, and sustainable agriculture. The campaign has reached 2.712 crore citizens, sensitised 7.17 lakh farmers, and conducted over 12,979 awareness camps. It emphasises
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The Indian government ensures stable fertilizer prices and availability by subsidizing urea and P&K fertilizers. It promotes organic farming through various schemes and encourages balanced nutrient use via the Soil Health & Fertility scheme. Source: Original Link
Natural Farming
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, emphasizing the importance of natural farming for India's agricultural future. He announced the release of ₹18,000 crore to support 9 crore farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme and highlighted the need for
Self-Reliance
On India's 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for self-reliance in the fertilizers sector, urging farmers to use fertilizers judiciously to protect soil health. He emphasized the need to reduce dependency on imports and encouraged innovative domestic production methods. The government reaffirmed its commitment to collaborate
Soil Health
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has been implementing the Soil Health & Fertility Scheme since 2015, issuing 25.17 Crore Soil Health Cards (SHCs) to farmers. These cards provide information on soil nutrient status and recommendations for fertilizer use, promoting the use of organic manures and bio-fertilizers. The
Air Pollution
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has implemented the Ash Utilization Notification, 2021, mandating coal and lignite-based thermal power plants to achieve 100% ash utilization for eco-friendly purposes. The notification promotes the use of fly ash in agriculture, enhances soil health, and mandates the development