Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare addressed Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1429 on July 29, 2025, regarding the implementation of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan. The Abhiyan, conducted from May 29th to June 12th, 2025, covered 728 districts and directly benefitted 1,35,42,105 farmers. It focused on promoting improved agricultural technologies and digital platforms.
Key Points / Main Content:
Implementation Details:
* The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan was implemented from May 29th to June 12th, 2025.
* The Abhiyan covered 728 districts across India.
* 1,35,42,105 farmers directly benefitted from the Abhiyan.
* State-wise details of the farmers benefitted are provided in Annexure.
Partnerships and Awareness:
* ICAR Institutions (113), Krishi Vigyan Kendras (716), Agricultural Universities (63), and Farmer Producer Organizations (1359) collaborated in the Abhiyan.
* The Abhiyan aimed to create awareness about improved agricultural technologies for the Kharif season.
* Farmers were educated on the use of advanced machines, tools, gadgets, and quality inputs (fertilizers, pesticides, seeds).
* Awareness was created about various digital platforms and mobile apps related to crops, pest management, livestock, and allied sectors, including NPSS, Digital Dashboard, and Kisan Sarathi.
Technology and Innovation:
* Farm-centric technologies and innovations related to Kharif crops and other enterprises (dairy, poultry, fisheries, beekeeping, mushroom production) were showcased.
Campaign Expansion:
* All agriculturally important rural districts were covered during the campaign.
Impact Analysis:
Farmers:
Impact: Benefitted from increased awareness of improved agricultural technologies, access to quality inputs, and information on digital platforms.
Action Required: Utilize the knowledge and resources gained during the Abhiyan to improve farming practices and productivity.
ICAR Institutions, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, Agricultural Universities, and Farmer Producer Organizations:
Impact: Played a crucial role in creating awareness and disseminating information to farmers.
Action Required: Continue to support and collaborate in future agricultural initiatives to further enhance farmers' knowledge and practices.
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare:
Impact: Successfully implemented the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan across 728 districts.
Action Required: Analyze the outcomes of the Abhiyan and plan future initiatives based on the lessons learned and feedback received.
Key Entities Referenced
Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan: A government program initiative focused on agricultural development and farmer welfare.
Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs): Agricultural Science Centers that serve as knowledge and resource centers at the district level.
Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs): Organizations of farmers that aim to improve income and productivity through collective action.
ICAR Institutions: Institutions under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
Agricultural Universities: Universities focused on agricultural education, research, and extension.
Kharif season: The monsoon or autumn crop season in India.
National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS): A digital platform/mobile app for pest management.
Andaman Nicobar Islands: A union territory of India, mentioned in the context of beneficiaries of the Abhiyan.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1429
TO BE ANSWERED ON 29TH JULY, 2025
IMPLEMENTATION OF VIKSIT KRISHI SANKALP ABHIYAN
1429. SHRI RAJESH VERMA:
DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE:
SHRI RAVINDRA DATTARAM WAIKAR:
SHRI NARESH GANPAT MHASKE:
SMT. SHAMBHAVI:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृषि और ककसान
कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the number of districts, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and institutions
where the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan has been implemented as of July 2025;
(b) the details of the total number of farmers who are directly expected to benefit from
the aforementioned Abhiyan, State and year-wise;
(c) the details of the partnership with the Agricultural Universities, ICAR institutions,
and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in capacity-building efforts under the Viksit
Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan;
(d) the details of the mechanism which has been devised to measure the digital
readiness of rural farming communities;
(e) whether farm-centric technologies and innovations are also being showcased to
farmers under this campaign, if so, the details thereof; and
(f) whether the Government is considering to expand the aforementioned campaign
in uncovered districts in the next phase, if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
कृषि और ककसान कल्याण राज्य मंत्री (SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY)
(a) to (d): Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan has been implemented during 29th May-12th
June 2025 in 728 districts and 1,35,42,105 farmers were directly benefitted from it. State-
wise details of farmers directly benefitted by the Abhiyan is given in Annexure.
1The scientists of ICAR Institutions (113), Krishi Vigyan Kendras (716) and
Agricultural Universities (63) and progressive farmers of Farmer Producer Organizations
(1359) as team members worked in convergence with district level development
departments to create awareness about improved agricultural technologies for Kharif
season, use of advance machines, tools and gadgets and quality inputs (fertilizers,
pesticides, seed, etc.) during the Abhiyan.
Besides, farmers were also made aware about different digital platforms/mobile
apps developed on various crops, pest management, livestock and other enterprises of
agriculture and allied sectors like, National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS), Digital
Dashboard, Kisan Sarathi, etc. during the Abhiyan.
(e): The farm-centric technologies and innovations related to Kharif crops and other
enterprises like, dairy, poultry, fisheries, beekeeping, mushroom production, etc. were
discussed with farmers under this campaign.
(f): All the agriculturally important rural districts were covered during the campaign.
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2Annexure
[Part (a) to (d) of Lok Sabha USQ No. 1429 dated 29TH JULY, 2025]
State-wise details of farmers directly benefitted by the Abhiyan
State/UT No. of farmers directly benefitted
Andaman & Nicobar Islands 34591
Andhra Pradesh 443863
Arunachal Pradesh 123875
Assam 452700
Bihar 568035
Chhattisgarh 268055
Delhi 74685
Goa 44400
Gujarat 450110
Haryana 392069
Himachal Pradesh 188566
Jammu & Kashmir 283248
Jharkhand 290126
Karnataka 642899
Kerala 235431
Ladakh 11722
Lakshadweep 13389
Madhya Pradesh 800629
Maharashtra 1059834
Manipur 87797
Meghalaya 85231
Mizoram 67222
Nagaland 130682
Odisha 1204401
Puducherry 17672
Punjab 486925
Rajasthan 809276
Sikkim 31785
Tamil Nadu 701303
Telangana 192567
Tripura 204059
Uttar Pradesh 2388447
Uttarakhand 143972
West Bengal 612539
Total 13542105
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