Khet Bachao Abhiyan launched in Karnal; 28,422 PMAY-G homes for Haryana
Why in the news
Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan (Save the Field campaign) for the rabi season at Taraori, Karnal district, Haryana, on 22 October 2026.
Key facts
- Duration: 22 October to 30 November 2026, with scientists and officials holding farmer chaupals in villages.
- Balanced fertiliser use: apply only the nutrients the Soil Health Card shows are lacking.
- Crop rotation: grow pulses such as gram, masur and tur instead of repeating paddy-wheat.
- Natural farming: start on at least half an acre using Beejamrut and Ghanjeevamrut.
- Farmers were also asked not to burn stubble, as it kills soil microbes, earthworms and useful insects.
- PMAY-G: 28,422 pucca houses worth about ₹1,343.06 crore sanctioned for Haryana; the letter was handed to state Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana.
- A campaign booklet was released and farmers took a pledge on balanced input use.
| Input | Price to farmer |
|---|---|
| Urea (per bag) | ₹266 |
| DAP (per bag) | ₹1,350 |
| Total fertiliser subsidy | Over ₹1.5 lakh crore |
About the campaign
The campaign is run by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare with ICAR, Krishi Vigyan Kendras and agricultural universities. ICAR Director General and DARE Secretary Dr Mangilal Jat attended the launch. Chouhan also said green ammonia could help India become self-reliant in fertiliser.
Exam angle
- Launch venue: Taraori, Karnal (Haryana); end date: 30 November 2026.
- Link to Soil Health Card scheme, natural farming and stubble-burning control.
- PMAY-G is under the Ministry of Rural Development.