ICAR, Imphal to join VKSA launch on May 29
Source: Chronicle News Service / PIB

Imphal, May 28 2025: reparations for the nationwide 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA),' initiated by Union minister of agriculture & farmers' welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan have been completed.

The campaign will be launched on May 29 from the sacred land of Puri, Odisha, in the presence of the Union minister himself.

During this extensive 15-day campaign, Shivraj Chouhan will travel to nearly 20 states, motivating farmers and scientists while engaging in direct dialogue with them.

Following the launch in Odisha on May 29, the minister will visit Jammu, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Assam, Meghalaya, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, and Chhattisgarh, interacting with farmers and scientific teams through June 12 .

The campaign aims to educate farmers about modern technologies for major Kharif crops specific to different regions, raise awareness about beneficial government schemes and policies, guide farmers on using Soil Health Cards for crop selection and balanced fertiliser application, and collect feedback to understand farmer-led innovations and steer research directions accordingly.

To benefit farmers ahead of the Kharif season, VKSA will be organised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare in collaboration with state governments from May 29 to June 12 across more than 700 districts.

During this period, scientific teams will visit villages to engage with farmers directly.

The campaign will involve aU 731 Krishi Vi-gyan Kendras (KVKs), all 113 ICAR institutes, officials from state-level departments of agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, and fisheries, as well as progressive farmers and other agricultural stakeholders.

The campaign aims to directly reach and interact with around 1.5 crore farmers across various states while bringing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Lab to Land' into action.

According to Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the campaign will play a vital role in advancing the goals of developed agriculture and realising the broader vision of a Viksit Bharat-2047.As part of the Campaign, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Imphal will be organising events at various locations in Manipur.

The initiative aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices, technological advancements in farming and farmer empowerment through training, demonstrations and interactive session with experts.

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