According to a Press Information Bureau backgrounder, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched the Khet Bachaao Abhiyaan (KBA) – Rabi 2026 campaign. Running from 22 October to 30 November 2026, the nationwide initiative covers 34 States and Union Territories, over 700 districts, and 50,000 villages, targeting approximately 50 lakh farmers.
The campaign focuses on soil health, balanced fertiliser use, natural farming, crop residue management, crop diversification, and climate-resilient agriculture. It involves 4,150 teams from Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and Agricultural Technology Management Agencies (ATMA), along with over 12,000 scientists and ATMA functionaries. Planned activities include 50,000 field demonstrations and 11,750 structured training sessions, alongside digital and social media outreach.
What it means
- The nationwide campaign runs from 22 October to 30 November 2026.
- The initiative targets around 50 lakh farmers across 34 States and Union Territories, over 700 districts, and 50,000 villages.
- States and UTs are instructed to prioritise 100 high fertiliser-consuming districts for outreach.
Source
Press Information Bureau, Government of India, “Khet Bachaao Abhiyaan – Rabi 2026”. Read the original release.
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