PM Modi Launches Nationwide Krishi Sankalp Yatra for Farmers
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative Name | Krishak Sampark Abhiyan (Agriculture Resolution Campaign) |
| Launch Date | 29 May 2024 |
| Launch Location | Puri, Odisha |
| Launch By | Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan |
| Duration | 29 May - 12 June 2024 |
| Coverage | 700+ districts, 65,000 villages, targeting 1.5 crore farmers |
| Implementing Agencies | ICAR, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, State Governments |
| Participating Entities | 731 KVKs, 113 ICAR institutes, progressive farmers, state departments |
| Scientific Teams | 2,170 teams deployed for farmer-scientist interactions |
| Primary Objectives | - Disseminate latest Kharif crop technologies<br>- Promote natural farming<br>- Encourage soil health card-based cropping<br>- Educate on balanced fertilizer use<br>- Demonstrate smart agriculture (ICT/drones)<br>- Facilitate government scheme benefits |
| Special Attractions | - Agriculture drone live demonstrations<br>- Crop diversification models<br>- Direct farmer-scientist dialogues<br>- Promotion of farmer innovations |
| Helpline | Call center: 1800-180-1551 |
| PM's Vision | Implementation of 'Lab to Land' concept |
| Minister's Tour | Visits to 20 states for direct engagement |