{"id":73247,"date":"2025-11-12T18:06:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T12:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=73247"},"modified":"2025-11-12T18:06:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T12:36:40","slug":"viksit-krishi-sankalp-abhiyan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/viksit-krishi-sankalp-abhiyan\/","title":{"rendered":"Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, Objectives, Features, Achievements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA) is a major government campaign launched to bring scientific farming, modern agri-techniques and policy awareness directly to Indian farmers ahead of critical crop seasons. The aim is to strengthen the link between research and the field, boost productivity and incomes, and push India closer to its vision of a developed agricultural sector.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VKSA is a nationwide outreach initiative by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Ministry of Agriculture &amp; Farmers Welfare, launched from <\/span><b>29 May to 12 June 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across all states and Union Territories. During this campaign, thousands of expert teams comprising scientists, KVK officials, state department staff and progressive farmers visit villages, engage with farming communities, demonstrate techniques, share latest crop-varieties, advise on soil health cards, and gather grassroots feedback. The campaign sets out to cover <\/span><b>700+ districts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, target outreach of <\/span><b>1 to 1.5 crore farmers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and engage with over <\/span><b>65,000 villages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In short, VKSA is about \u201clab to land\u201d &#8211; making sure research reaches real fields, farmers benefit, and agriculture is modernised.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan Objectives<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main objectives of Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To <\/span><b>educate farmers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on improved crop varieties, balanced fertiliser use, modern agronomic practices and soil health.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To <\/span><b>bring awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> among farmers about government schemes, inputs, agri-insurance and allied-activities so they can benefit from them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To <\/span><b>promote climate-smart, sustainable agriculture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially for the Kharif season: water-saving, risk-mitigation, diversified crops.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To collect <\/span><b>feedback from farmers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, understand local problems (soil, pest, water) and align research \/ policy accordingly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, to <\/span><b>raise farmer income<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensure food security and position India as a global food basket.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan Features<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key features and campaigns under the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-disciplinary teams: Around <\/span><b>2,000+ teams<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of scientists, field officers and progressive farmers deployed across India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Village-level outreach: Teams visit multiple villages daily, hold demonstrations, group discussions, solve farmer queries and distribute material.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of <\/span><b>Soil Health Cards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and local agro-climatic data to tailor cropping advice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotion of allied sectors: horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries and millets- not just major crops.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on \u201cscience in the field\u201d- research institutes, KVKs, state agencies coordinating to guide farmers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan Implementation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The implementation of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan Lead by ICAR &amp; Ministry of Agriculture; state agriculture\/ horticulture\/animal husbandry departments support at state level.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilises <\/span><b>731 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>113 ICAR institutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and multiple state-extension agencies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Campaign scheduled just before the Kharif season, so field preparations (land, seeds, inputs) can be timed well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Involvement of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), progressive farmers, extension networks to ensure message reach.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan Achievements<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The major achievements under the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan has been listed below. These early numbers show the enormous scale of the campaign and its direct reach to farming communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Uttar Pradesh alone, VKSA engaged over <\/span><b>20 lakh progressive farmers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 75 districts, during 10,125 out-reach events.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Sikkim, more than <\/span><b>76,000 farmers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were included under the campaign, focusing on organic and climate-smart practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Across India, more than <\/span><b>8.78 million farmers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reached in one phase of VKSA; <\/span><b>46,000+ field visits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recorded.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan Challenges<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan has several advancements and progress, it faces multiple backlashes as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Huge scale means <\/span><b>logistical complexity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: reaching remote villages, ensuring participation, coordinating teams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Translating scientific advice into <\/span><b>local practical action<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: farmers need hands-on follow-up, not just awareness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring <\/span><b>continuity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: a 15-day campaign is helpful, but long-term adoption requires sustained support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring &amp; evaluation: measuring impact on yields, incomes and sustainability will require systematic data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reaching <\/span><b>marginal and small farmers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, women and tribal communities may pose inclusion challenges.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Way Forward:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Convert the campaign into <\/span><b>continuous farmer-engagement mechanisms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not just a one-time event.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthen <\/span><b>post-campaign follow-up<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, deploy cluster-level resource persons, extension visits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use <\/span><b>digital tools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (apps, SMS, WhatsApp) for reminders, advisory and feedback loops.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish robust <\/span><b>monitoring frameworks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: track yield changes, input use, income patterns across villages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on <\/span><b>inclusivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: special drives for women farmers, tribal zones and marginal plots.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link VKSA with livelihood support: credit access, marketing linkages, value-addition so that advised techniques convert into income.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan Significance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan is important for the agricultural development in the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VKSA supports India\u2019s goal of <\/span><b>doubling farmer income<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and transforming agriculture into a livelihood-based business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps align <\/span><b>research institutions with field realities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reducing the gap between lab and land.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By empowering farmers with modern practices ahead of crop seasons, it boosts <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/food-security-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>food security<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>productivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and resilience to climate risks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps promote <\/span><b>diversified agriculture-<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> millets, horticulture, allied sectors- reducing dependence on few crops and improving sustainability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan UPSC<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan represents a major step in modernising Indian agriculture. Its scale, direct farmer engagement, focus on science-based practices and inclusion of allied farming sectors are well suited for the challenges of the 21st-century agrarian economy. The real success will be measured in how many farmers sustainably change practices, increase incomes, and how the lessons translate into everyday farming across India. With strong follow-up support and monitoring, VKSA has the potential to bring about meaningful transformation in Indian agriculture.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan aims to modernize Indian agriculture through scientific farming, farmer training, sustainable practices, and tech-driven growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":73120,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[786],"tags":[3677],"class_list":{"0":"post-73247","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-general-studies","8":"tag-viksit-krishi-sankalp-abhiyan","9":"no-featured-image-padding"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73247","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=73247"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73247\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/73120"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=73247"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=73247"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=73247"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}