'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' to be launched nationally from Ramsiya village, Raisen (MP) on 1 June
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' would begin on 1 June 2026 from Ramsiya village in Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh.
Summary
On 31 May 2026 Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a virtual meeting with Krishi Vigyan Kendras, ICAR institutes, agricultural universities and state officials ahead of the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan'. The campaign will be launched on 1 June from Ramsiya village in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. Its roadmap covers balanced fertiliser use, natural farming and action against fake fertilisers and seeds.
Key facts
- Campaign
- Khet Bachao Abhiyan
- Launch
- 1 June 2026, Ramsiya village, Raisen district (MP)
- Ministry
- Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
- Minister
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- Focus
- Balanced fertiliser use, natural farming, action against fake fertilisers and seeds
- Duration
- 1 June – 30 June 2026, across the country
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The national 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' was to begin on 1 June 2026 from Ramsiya village in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
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Correct answer: D — Raisen
The campaign was to commence on 1 June 2026 from Ramsiya village in Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh.
Consider the following statements about the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' (2026): 1. Its roadmap includes balanced fertiliser use, natural farming and action against fake fertilisers and seeds. 2. It is being led by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The campaign is led by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare); its roadmap covers balanced fertiliser use, natural farming and action against fake inputs.