Date: 2025-06-27Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ is not just a ritual, but a concerted effort by scientists to improve the condition of farmers- Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
**Summary:**
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has affirmed that the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan is a dedicated initiative aimed at enhancing the well-being of farmers through scientific advancements. During a review meeting with scientists at the Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (IIVR) in Varanasi on June 27, 2025, Minister Chouhan lauded the nationwide success of the Abhiyan and stressed the importance of improving the quality and reach of food production to farmers. Key areas of focus include genome editing, seed treatment, organic farming, and natural farming to boost vegetable production. The Minister also highlighted the necessity of safeguarding farmers from counterfeit fertilizers, substandard seeds, and pesticides, advocating for the development of a comprehensive plan to tackle these challenges. He commended the "Lab to Land" program for aligning research with farmers' needs and emphasized the need to: increase tomato shelf life; develop export-ready crops suitable for dry powder production; gather scientific data on organic and traditional farming practices; accelerate gene editing research; and conduct research that aligns with the objectives of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan. Minister Chouhan further underscored the importance of promoting farmer innovation to increase production and fostering improved coordination among various departments, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), and state agriculture departments.
Key Entities Referenced
Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan: A program initiative by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to improve the condition of farmers.
Ministry of Agriculture Farmers Welfare: The Indian government ministry responsible for agriculture and farmer welfare.
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Union Agriculture Minister of India.
IIVR, Varanasi: Indian Institute of Vegetable Research located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: City in Uttar Pradesh where the Indian Institute of Vegetable Research is located.
Lab to Land: A program that enables research to be conducted according to the needs of farmers.
KVKs: Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Agricultural Science Centers)
organic farming: A form of agriculture that relies on techniques such as crop rotation, green manures, compost and biological pest control.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ is not just a ritual, but
a concerted effort by scientists to improve the
condition of farmers- Union Minister Shri Shivraj
Singh Chouhan
Union Minister also stresses the need to protect
farmers from problems like fake fertilizers,
substandard seeds, and pesticides Shri Chouhan
addresses review meeting with scientists at IIVR,
Varanasi
Posted On: 27 JUN 2025 7:33PM by PIB Delhi
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized that the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp
Abhiyan is not just a ritual, but a concerted effort by scientists to improve the condition of farmers.
He was speaking at a review meeting with scientists of the Indian Institute of Vegetable Research
(IIVR) in Varanasi.
The Minister praised the success of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, which has been launched
across the country, and highlighted the need to improve the quality and reach of food production to
farmers. He emphasized the importance of genome editing, seed treatment, organic farming, and
natural farming in increasing vegetable production.
Shri Chouhan also stressed the need to protect farmers from problems like fake fertilizers,
substandard seeds, and pesticides, and to develop a plan to address these issues. He appreciated
the "Lab to Land" program, which enables research to be conducted according to the needs of
farmers.
The Minister emphasized the need to:
* Increase the shelf life of tomatoes
* Develop crops that can be exported and used to make dry powder
* Collect data on scientific facts related to organic and traditional farming
* Expedite gene editing research
* Conduct research according to the needs of farmers under the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan
He also emphasized the importance of promoting innovation by farmers to increase production and the need
for better coordination between different departments, KVKs, and state agriculture departments.
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