Launched on 1 June 2026 in Ramsiya, Madhya Pradesh, by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, the Khet Bachao Abhiyan is a month-long national initiative (ending 30 June 2026). It aims to rejuvenate soil health, optimize farm inputs, and promote climate-resilient, scientific agricultural practices.
Core Objectives
- Soil Health Management: Promoting balanced fertilizer usage (ideal N:P:K ratio of 4:2:1) and Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) to combat degradation caused by excessive chemical use.
- Reduced Input Costs: Encouraging natural farming, green manures, and bio-fertilizers to lower farmer dependency on expensive chemicals.
- Holistic Integration: Serving as a delivery mechanism for schemes like PM-KISAN, Kisan Credit Card (KCC), and agricultural mechanization support at the village level.
- Technical Outreach: Providing localized weather advisories, crop diversification guidance, and scientific farm-level demonstrations.
Operational Framework
- Nodal Agency: Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) coordinate the efforts of over 1,600 multi-disciplinary teams.
- Targeted Focus: Special teams deployed in 100 high-chemical-consumption districts.
- Grassroot Model: Active engagement with Panchayats (Mukhiyas/Sarpanches) for practical demonstration and field-level support.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- Constitutional Basis: Aligns with Article 48 (scientific agriculture) and Article 48A (environmental protection) of the DPSP.
- Synergistic Schemes: Complements the Soil Health Card scheme and PM-PRANAM, which incentivizes states to reduce chemical fertilizer reliance.
- Scope: Addresses soil carbon depletion and provides region-specific climate adaptation strategies.