Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Centre to Introduce New Laws for Farmer Protection
The central government is planning to introduce new laws to protect farmers from being cheated with fake seeds, bad fertilizers, and fake pesticides.
The minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, visited farms in Chhattisgarh and talked to farmers about using modern farming methods.
He said that farmers should also grow different crops and use advanced techniques to earn more money.
The government is giving financial help to small farmers and insuring their crops.
The minister believes that with good policies, modern technology, and hard work, farming can become more profitable and farmers can earn more.
The government is also building houses and roads in rural areas to help farmers.
The Centre will introduce new agricultural laws to provide strong legal protection to farmers from fake seeds, spurious fertilizers, and counterfeit pesticides.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Chhattisgarh and interacted with farmers in Durg district, emphasizing crop diversification, horticulture, and modern farming techniques.
A joint team of scientists, farmers, and officials will be formed to prepare strategies for crop diversification and improving productivity according to local climate conditions.
The government is promoting integrated farming systems, including animal husbandry, fisheries, horticulture, organic farming, and industrial crops, to provide farmers with steady and diversified income.
Over 18 lakh houses have been sanctioned and delivered in Chhattisgarh under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and more than 10,000 roads spanning nearly 48,000 kilometres have been constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.
- Who
- Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- What
- Announcement of new agricultural laws to protect farmers from exploitation and promote modern farming techniques
- When
- January 31, 2024
- Where
- Chhattisgarh, specifically Durg district and Raipur
- Why
- To provide legal protection to farmers, ensure their welfare, and promote holistic development through modern agricultural practices
- Minister
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- Location
- Chhattisgarh
- Schemes Mentioned
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, Digital Agriculture Mission
- Key Initiatives
- Crop diversification, natural farming, micro-irrigation, water conservation
- Farmers' Income
- Increased through horticulture and vegetable cultivation
- Agricultural Growth Rate
- 4.45%
- Major Crops
- Rice, pulses, oilseeds, horticultural crops
- Infrastructure Development
- 18 lakh houses under PMAY, 10,000 roads under PMGSY
Sources
Centre to bring new agriculture laws to provide strong legal protection to farmers: Chouhan
Centre to bring new seed, pesticide laws to protect farmers from substandard products: Chouhan
Centre to bring new seed, pesticide laws to protect farmers from substandard products: Chouhan
Farmers’ income to double through modern technology and integrated farming systems: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
