Khet Bachao Abhiyan: June 2026 Farm Outreach Drive
Why in the news
The Agriculture Ministry planned a month-long national outreach drive for June 2026, mixing awareness on sustainable farming, soil health and sharper farm-level decisions.
Key facts
- Name: Khet Bachao Abhiyan; dates: 1 to 30 June 2026.
- Organiser: Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
- Objectives: judicious fertiliser use guided by soil health and science; weather-based advisories suited to each region; connecting farmers to government support.
Core features
- Balanced fertiliser use: dose set by soil tests, INM-oriented, with organic, bio-fertiliser and green-manure options.
- Climate-smart advisories: tips on crop choice, diversifying, water use and weather threats.
- Partners: gram panchayats working with KVKs, ICAR, state governments and agriculture departments.
- Panchayat-centric: delivered in villages alongside local leaders.
| Linked scheme | Purpose |
|---|---|
| PM-KISAN | ₹6,000 yearly, paid in three instalments |
| Kisan Credit Card | Cheap short-term credit for crops and allied work |
| NMEO (Oilseeds) | Cut edible-oil imports, lift oilseed output |
| NMEO-Oil Palm | Expand oil palm area |
| Cotton Mission | Better yields |
| SMAM | Subsidised tractors, drones, harvesters |
| PMKSY | Water saving, per drop more crop |
Exam angle
- Nodal ministry: Agriculture and Farmers Welfare; period: June 2026.