New Delhi | September 15, 2025
Following the success of its initial phase, the Government of India has launched the second phase of the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’, with a renewed focus on Rabi crops. The campaign is being led by Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who also inaugurated the two-day National Agricultural Conference – Rabi Abhiyan 2025 at the Pusa Campus in New Delhi.
This phase of the campaign is aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Lab to Land’ vision, aiming to bridge the gap between scientific research and grassroots farming practices. As part of the initiative, agricultural scientists will directly engage with farmers across villages, offering guidance, collecting feedback, and addressing crop-related challenges.
Key Highlights of the Rabi Conference 2025
The two-day national-level conference provides a collaborative platform for agriculture ministers, scientists, policymakers, and senior state officials. The discussions are centered on preparations for the Rabi 2025-26 season, with an emphasis on crop strategies, production targets, and technology dissemination.
For the first time, the Rabi Conference is being conducted over two full days, allowing for more in-depth interactions. On Day 1, central and state officials are discussing policy and implementation challenges. On Day 2 (September 16), a high-level meeting will be held with State Agriculture Ministers, Union MoS, and KVK scientists, focusing on technology transfer and seed distribution.
Major Themes and Focus Areas
Several critical issues concerning Indian agriculture will be discussed through parallel technical sessions, including:
- Climate-resilient farming and improving soil health through balanced fertilizer usage.
- Ensuring quality inputs like seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides, and improving agricultural traceability via digital tools.
- Crop diversification, especially increasing the cultivation of pulses and oilseeds, to boost nutritional security and self-reliance.
- Promoting natural and low-cost farming methods.
- Enhancing the role of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in delivering scientific knowledge to farmers.
- Better alignment of centrally sponsored schemes with local requirements.
- Monitoring the availability of fertilizers and improving supply chain efficiency.
- Promoting Integrated Farming Systems for sustainability and income diversification.
Success stories from various states will also be shared, offering replicable models for other regions. Topics like weather forecasting, research innovations, and technological interventions are also on the agenda.
Looking Ahead: Building Sustainable Agriculture
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reiterated the Centre’s commitment to doubling farmer income, promoting sustainable agriculture, and strengthening food security. He highlighted that this campaign is not just symbolic, but an action-driven initiative that ensures real-time communication with farmers.
The first phase of the campaign, which ran between May 29 and June 12, 2025, focused on Kharif crops and saw participation from over 2,170 teams of scientists who visited rural areas to directly interact with farmers. The initiative received positive feedback and was praised by PM Modi as a “historic step” toward transforming Indian agriculture.
With the launch of its second phase, the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ aims to build on this momentum and serve as a crucial platform for farmer-centric policy implementation during the upcoming Rabi season.
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