Nationwide ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' campaign launched to empower farmers
As part of this nationwide initiative, over 2,000 multi-disciplinary teams are visiting more than 700 districts, engaging directly with farmers to strengthen grassroots agricultural practices. These teams include scientists, agricultural experts, and government officials, who are working closely with local communities.
In Karnataka, more than 70 dedicated teams are actively participating in the campaign, conducting daily outreach programs. Their efforts are supported by ICAR institutes, agricultural universities, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), and state agricultural departments.
A key highlight of the campaign in Karnataka will be the visit of Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who is scheduled to address farmers and interact with the media on Sunday, June 8, at 10 a.m. at the ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hesaraghatta.
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