Shivraj Chouhan to Launch 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' Amid Fertiliser and Fuel Review
Shivraj Chouhan to launch 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' on June 1 as Govt reviews fertiliser, fuel stocks amid West Asia crisis
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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will initiate the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' on June 1 to promote balanced fertiliser use and soil health management. This comes as the government reviews fuel and fertiliser stocks amid ongoing crises in West Asia. The campaign will last until June 30 and includes direct farmer engagement.
- 01The 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' will run from June 1 to June 30, starting in Ramsiya village, Madhya Pradesh.
- 02Chouhan is reaching out to state Chief Ministers for support and will personally visit farms across the country.
- 03Current fertiliser availability is at 200.47 lakh metric tonnes, over 51% of the estimated requirement for Kharif 2026.
- 04India imports nearly 70% of urea and 100% of potash, primarily from West Asia, affecting fertiliser costs amid geopolitical tensions.
- 05The government is ensuring adequate supplies of petrol and diesel, with public sector companies absorbing significant losses to stabilize prices.
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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is set to launch the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' on June 1, a month-long campaign aimed at promoting balanced fertiliser use and improving soil health management. The initiative responds to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to reduce excessive fertiliser use and will commence in Ramsiya village, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. Chouhan is actively engaging with state Chief Ministers to garner support for the campaign, which will involve his nationwide farm visits to interact directly with farmers. This outreach coincides with a government review of fuel and fertiliser stocks amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia. The Centre reassured citizens about the stability of essential supplies, emphasizing that petrol and diesel are adequately available. Current fertiliser availability stands at 200.47 lakh metric tonnes, which is over 51% of the projected need for Kharif 2026. The government is also addressing the impact of rising global energy prices on fertiliser production costs, as India heavily relies on imports from West Asia.
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The 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' is expected to enhance agricultural practices, potentially leading to better crop yields and reduced dependency on imports.
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