Khet Bachao Abhiyan-Rabi 2026: Nationwide Sustainable Farming Campaign Launched from Karnal, Haryana

Key facts

• The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare's nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan-Rabi 2026' was launched by Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on October 22, 2026, from Karnal, Haryana, and will run until November 30, 2026.
• The campaign aims to reach approximately one crore participants through ATMA and ICAR, with 4,150 teams of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and ATMA personnel and over 12,000 scientists and ATMA personnel involved in implementation.
• Key focus areas include balanced and judicious use of fertilisers and pesticides based on soil testing, crop diversification through oilseed, pulse and horticulture missions, water conservation, rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, integrated pest management, climate-resilient agriculture, and natural farming promotion.
• The campaign will use farmer conferences, Kisan Chaupals, training sessions and field demonstrations at state, district, block and Gram Panchayat levels, involving state agriculture departments, KVKs, ICAR institutes, agricultural universities, ATMAs, FPOs, cooperatives and self-help groups.
• The campaign will also help farmers create Farmer IDs, spread awareness about crop insurance under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), expand the reach of the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme and inform farmers about benefits from trade agreements.