Archive · 26 May 2025
Nationwide Farmer-Scientist Campaign Launches in Puri
The government is starting a special program to help farmers and scientists work together.
It begins May 29th in Puri and will continue until June 12th, reaching many villages across the country.
Scientists will visit farms, learn about local problems, and give advice on how to grow better crops.
They will discuss soil health, choose the best seeds, and show how to use less fertilizer.
Farmers can also share their problems, helping scientists create better solutions and policies.
This program aims to make farming easier and more successful by sharing new knowledge.
The 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' campaign will launch in Puri on May 29.
The initiative will span 723 districts and run until June 12.
Over 8,000 agricultural scientists will participate.
Teams will conduct interactive sessions in over 65,000 villages.
Farmers will receive tailored advice on crop choices and practices.
- Who
- Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
- What
- Launch of 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' to boost farmer-scientist interaction.
- When
- May 29 - June 12
- Where
- Puri, spanning across 723 districts
- Why
- To strengthen farmer-scientist engagement and improve agricultural practices.
- Campaign Name
- 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan'
- Launch Date
- May 29
- End Date
- June 12
- Total Districts
- 723
- Participating Scientists
- Over 8,000
- Interactive Sessions
- Three daily