In a decisive move aimed at revolutionizing the agricultural landscape of Haryana, Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini today inaugurated the ambitious ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ from the historic land of Kurukshetra. This grassroots campaign, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’, marks a significant stride in empowering the country’s backbone—the farming community—with knowledge, innovation, and advanced technology.
Saini, addressing a large gathering of farmers at Kurukshetra University, emphasized that the success of India’s journey towards self-reliance and prosperity depends on the happiness and empowerment of its farmers. He called upon farmers to embrace innovation and smart agricultural practices, positioning them as key contributors to India’s growth story. “Our farmers are not merely cultivators of land but are the real architects of our nation’s future,” he remarked, underlining the integral role of farmers in achieving the national vision of development.
The campaign, a joint initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), aims to connect over 1.5 crore farmers across the country through 2,000 teams of agricultural scientists and department officials. These teams will engage directly with farmers in villages, offering region-specific guidance on crop selection, soil health, and optimal agricultural practices suited to local climatic conditions. Saini’s leadership in launching this campaign from Kurukshetra sets the tone for a series of transformative interactions to follow in Haryana and beyond.
Reflecting Haryana’s agrarian legacy, Saini highlighted the pressing challenges of climate change, depleting water tables, and changing market demands that farmers face today. Through this campaign, the state seeks to bridge the gap between cutting-edge agricultural research and on-ground farming practices. The initiative aims to cover 1,380 villages and 109 blocks, bringing lab-to-land solutions for farmers while also promoting digital tools for smart agriculture. Saini’s emphasis on natural farming and micro-irrigation practices resonated with the government’s broader commitment to sustainable agriculture and resource conservation.
In a historic move, the Haryana government recently awarded farmers a ₹1,345 crore bonus at ₹2,000 per acre for kharif crops, a first in the state’s history. Saini also highlighted recent reforms, including the abolition of the colonial-era ‘Abiana’ irrigation tax and the introduction of a new compensation policy for farmlands affected by high-tension electricity lines, which ensures substantial payouts to affected farmers.
As part of the campaign’s broader goal, Saini underlined that this initiative is not just an administrative program but a people’s movement designed to empower farmers. He called upon farmers to adopt natural farming methods, shift from water-intensive crops to more sustainable alternatives, and embrace digital agriculture tools to increase productivity and resilience. Saini’s clarion call to make ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ a mass movement resonates with the government’s broader objective to strengthen India’s position as a developed nation by ensuring the prosperity and self-reliance of its farming community.
This unprecedented outreach is set to redefine agricultural engagement in Haryana and across India, positioning the farmer at the heart of a modern, technologically driven agricultural ecosystem. The campaign promises not only to uplift rural livelihoods but also to foster a spirit of innovation, resilience, and sustainability in Indian agriculture.
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