Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' from Taraori, Karnal (Haryana)

📅 22 October 2026 📍 India › Haryana Important

On 22 October 2026, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' from Taraori in Karnal district, Haryana, a village-level awareness campaign against unbalanced use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides that runs from 22 October to 30 November 2026.

Summary

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' from Taraori in Karnal district, Haryana, on 22 October 2026. The campaign will run from 22 October to 30 November 2026, with agricultural scientists visiting villages to raise awareness about balanced use of fertilisers and pesticides, Soil Health Cards and natural farming. Farmers and scientists joined virtually from Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) across the country. As Rural Development Minister, he also handed over approval for ₹1,343.06 crore for 28,422 permanent houses for poor families in Haryana under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.

Key facts

Campaign: Khet Bachao Abhiyan (nationwide)
Launched by: Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Agriculture & Rural Development Minister
Launch place: Taraori, Karnal district, Haryana
Duration: 22 October - 30 November 2026
Aim: Balanced use of fertilisers/pesticides; protect soil health
Outreach: Scientists to visit villages; KVKs joined virtually
PMAY for Haryana: 28,422 permanent houses, ₹1,343.06 crore approved

Practice MCQs 3 questions

From which place was the nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' launched on 22 October 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Taraori, Karnal (Haryana)

PIB: Shivraj Singh Chouhan formally launched the nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' from the historic town of Taraori in Karnal district, Haryana.

Q2 Advanced

The 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' launched in October 2026 mainly aims to address which problem?

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Correct answer: A — Unbalanced use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides

PIB: The Minister warned that unbalanced use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides must be controlled and called for an awareness campaign in every village from 22 October to 30 November 2026.

Q3 Advanced

How many permanent houses for poor families in Haryana were approved under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, as announced at the Khet Bachao Abhiyan launch on 22 October 2026?

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Correct answer: B — 28,422

PIB: The central government approved the construction of 28,422 permanent houses for eligible poor families in Haryana, with ₹1,343.06 crore sanctioned.