Centre launches ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ from June 1 to promote sustainable farming

New Delhi: The Centre will launch a nationwide month-long "Khet Bachao Abhiyan" from June 1 to June 30, aiming to promote balanced fertiliser use, improve soil health and provide farmers with timely advisory services based on local weather and agricultural conditions. The campaign was reviewed at a high-level meeting chaired by Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi on Friday, 29th May 20226. Officials discussed plans to take the initiative to villages across the country through coordinated efforts involving Panchayats, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), ICAR institutions and state governments. According to the Agriculture Ministry, the campaign will focus on reducing excessive use of chemical fertilisers and encouraging farmers to adopt balanced nutrient management practices based on soil testing. Farmers will also be encouraged to increase the use of organic manure, green manure and bio-fertilisers. Live demonstrations on Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) are expected to be conducted during the campaign to showcase sustainable farming practices. Weather-Based Advisory for Farmers A key component of the initiative will be providing location-specific agricultural advisories to farmers. The campaign will offer guidance on crop selection, diversification strategies, water management and farming practices suited to changing weather conditions. Officials said the...