Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2026: Dates and Objectives

The Government of India has announced that the nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan will be conducted from 22 October to 30 November 2026. The announcement was made by Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during the programme marking one year of the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY).

The campaign focuses on promoting balanced and judicious fertiliser use, improving soil health awareness and encouraging sustainable agricultural practices. State governments and concerned authorities have been urged to participate actively in the campaign.

What Is Khet Bachao Abhiyan?

Khet Bachao Abhiyan is a nationwide agricultural awareness and outreach initiative aimed at protecting farmland, improving soil health and encouraging farmers to adopt scientific farming practices. The campaign promotes the use of fertilisers according to soil requirements instead of applying them indiscriminately.

The initiative also encourages coordination between agriculture officials, scientific institutions, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), state governments and farming communities so that practical agricultural guidance can reach villages and farms.

Objectives of the October–November 2026 Campaign

• Promote balanced and need-based fertiliser application.
• Increase awareness about soil health and sustainable farming.
• Encourage farmers to consider soil conditions when choosing fertilisers.
• Promote scientific agricultural practices and the conservation of natural resources.
• Encourage state governments and relevant officials to participate in the nationwide campaign.
• Improve coordination between agricultural experts, field officials and farming communities.

Role of State Governments and Agricultural Officials

The Union Agriculture Minister has called on state governments and concerned authorities to actively participate in the campaign. Agricultural departments, field-level officials and relevant scientific institutions are expected to contribute to awareness and outreach activities in accordance with the campaigns implementation arrangements.

Farmers should follow guidance issued by their state agriculture departments and local agricultural experts for region-specific advice on fertiliser use, soil management and crop requirements.

Will Farmers Receive a New Subsidy or Direct Payment?

The announcement about the October–November 2026 Khet Bachao Abhiyan concerns an agricultural awareness campaign. The cited announcement does not establish a new direct payment, additional subsidy or separate farmer application process under this campaign.

Farmers should not treat the campaign announcement as confirmation of a new financial benefit. Any separate subsidy, scheme benefit or application opportunity should be verified through the relevant official government notification.

How Can Farmers Get Official Information?

1. Read the official Press Information Bureau announcement linked below.
2. Follow updates issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
3. Contact the state agriculture department or local agricultural extension officials for local campaign activities.
4. Seek soil and fertiliser guidance from qualified agricultural experts or the nearest Krishi Vigyan Kendra.
5. Verify any separate financial assistance or subsidy announcement through its official notification.

Important Official Link

Read the official PIB announcement on PMDDKY and Khet Bachao Abhiyan

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