The Agriculture Minister of the Union inaugurated the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA-2025) at ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar, aiming to support more than 1.5 crore farmers throughout India
What it is: The initiative intends to speed up India's agricultural change by connecting cutting-edge agri-tech and fisheries advancements with local implementation.
Ministry Involved: Ministry of Agriculture and Welfare for Farmers
Managed by ICAR-CIFA (Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture)
Goals:
To spread advanced farming and fishing technologies to rural areas.
To encourage independence, sustainability, and robustness in agriculture and aquaculture industries.
To synchronize agricultural change with the wider aspiration of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India).
Essential Characteristics:
Importance:
Connects research to rural needs by adapting scientific solutions.
Improves food and nutrition security by utilizing varied agricultural methods.
Enhances rural earnings by encouraging the use of technology and effective practices.
Promotes grassroots innovation and Jan Bhagidari, essential for inclusive agricultural reforms.
Advocates for the goal of increasing farmers' income twofold and promoting climate-resilient farming practices.
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