{"id":106758,"date":"2026-06-04T18:26:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T12:56:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=106758"},"modified":"2026-06-04T18:26:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T12:56:19","slug":"khet-bachao-abhiyan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/khet-bachao-abhiyan\/","title":{"rendered":"Khet Bachao Abhiyan, About, Need, Components"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khet Bachao Abhiyan is a nationwide campaign aimed at protecting soil health, conserving agricultural land, and promoting scientific farming practices among farmers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>About Khet Bachao Abhiyan<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Khet Bachao Abhiyan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was launched by Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, from Ramasiya village in <\/span><b>Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nationwide campaign is being implemented from 1 June to 30 June 2026 with the core message:<\/span><b> \u201cSave the Soil, Save Farming, Save Farmers.\u201d<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The campaign seeks to protect soil health, reduce indiscriminate use of chemical inputs, encourage scientific farming practices, and create awareness regarding sustainable agriculture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Khet Bachao Abhiyan Need\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian agriculture is increasingly facing challenges related to soil degradation, rising cultivation costs, and unsustainable farming practices. The campaign was launched to address these concerns and promote long-term agricultural sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Declining Soil Health:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Continuous and imbalanced use of fertilizers has led to nutrient deficiencies and deterioration of soil quality in many regions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Excessive Chemical Usage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Overuse of fertilizers and pesticides adversely affects soil microorganisms, reduces fertility, and increases environmental pollution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rising Cost of Cultivation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Indiscriminate application of agricultural inputs increases production costs and reduces farmers\u2019 profitability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Groundwater Stress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Unsustainable irrigation practices have contributed to groundwater depletion in several agricultural regions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Threat to Long-Term Food Security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Degradation of natural resources can affect agricultural productivity and compromise food security in the future.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Khet Bachao Abhiyan Major Components<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promotion of Soil Testing and Soil Health Cards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The campaign encourages farmers to undertake regular soil testing and use <\/span><b>Soil Health Cards <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to determine nutrient requirements scientifically.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This enables balanced fertilizer application, reduces unnecessary expenditure, improves crop productivity, and maintains long-term soil fertility.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Balanced Nutrient Management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Farmers are being encouraged to use fertilizers according to actual soil requirements rather than relying on excessive chemical inputs.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balanced nutrient management improves soil quality and ensures sustainable agricultural production.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promotion of Natural and Sustainable Farming<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The campaign supports natural farming practices that reduce dependence on synthetic chemicals and improve ecological sustainability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Water Conservation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Efficient water management techniques are being promoted to address growing concerns regarding water scarcity and groundwater depletion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scientific Farming Practices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Farmers are being trained in modern sowing techniques, seed treatment, crop planning, and technology-driven agricultural practices.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special emphasis is being placed on laser levellers, water-efficient farming methods, and crop selection suited to local agro-climatic conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Green Manuring and Soil Enrichment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The use of green manure is being promoted to improve soil organic content and enhance soil fertility naturally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Awareness Against Counterfeit Inputs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The campaign seeks to protect farmers from fake fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides that adversely affect productivity and increase financial losses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Institutional Support and Village Outreach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A distinctive feature of the campaign is its extensive grassroots outreach.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agricultural scientists, experts from agricultural universities, <\/span><b>Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) institutions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/krishi-vigyan-kendra\/\" target=\"_blank\">Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, agriculture department officials, and public representatives are visiting villages to provide technical guidance and awareness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Field demonstrations are being organized for crops such as soybean, paddy, and pulses to encourage adoption of scientific practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The campaign also serves as a platform for increasing awareness about various farmer welfare initiatives, including:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/pm-kisan-samman-nidhi-yojana\/\" target=\"_blank\">PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/pradhan-mantri-fasal-bima-yojana-pmfby\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (Crop Insurance Scheme)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/kisan-credit-card\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kisan Credit Card<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farm Mechanisation Programmes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/soil-health-card-scheme\/\" target=\"_blank\">Soil Health Card Scheme<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural Farming Initiatives<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Khet Bachao Abhiyan promotes soil conservation, scientific farming, balanced fertilizer use, and sustainable agriculture to improve productivity and farmer 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