Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela opens; Shivraj Chouhan sets out farm reform roadmap
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the three-day Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela at the ICAR-IARI campus in Pusa, New Delhi, on 25 February 2026 and set out a roadmap of farm reforms.
Summary
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the three-day Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela at the ICAR-IARI campus in Pusa, New Delhi, on 25 February 2026 and set out a roadmap of farm reforms towards 'Viksit Krishi â Atmanirbhar Bharat'. He said withholding farmers' money will attract 12% interest, MSP procurement should be completed in one month rather than three, and Kisan Credit Card loans at 4% interest must be given without delay. He said Krishi Vigyan Kendras will become district-level command centres for farm reform, and the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan will resume in April.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 25 February 2026, ICAR-IARI, Pusa, New Delhi
- Event
- Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela â three days
- Late payment
- 12% interest if farmers' money is withheld
- MSP
- Procurement within one month
- KCC
- 4% interest loans, no delay
- KVKs
- District-level reform command centres
- Campaign
- Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan to resume in April
Practice MCQs 2 questions
At the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela in February 2026, what interest did the Agriculture Minister say would apply if farmers' money is withheld?
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Correct answer: C â 12%
Shivraj Singh Chouhan said holding back farmers' money will invite 12% interest.
Where is the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela, inaugurated on 25 February 2026, held?
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Correct answer: A â ICAR-IARI campus, New Delhi
The annual mela is held at the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute campus in Pusa, New Delhi.