Second phase of Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan for rabi crops from 3–18 October
The Agriculture Ministry announced on 13 September 2025 that the second phase of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, a 16-day campaign for rabi crops, will run from 3 to 18 October 2025.
Summary
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare announced on 13 September 2025 that the second phase of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan will be held as a 16-day campaign for rabi crops from 3 to 18 October 2025, under Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The first phase of the campaign focused on kharif crops. Under the campaign, agricultural scientists visit villages to meet farmers, share information and listen to their problems, in line with the 'Lab to Land' approach. As preparation, a two-day National Agricultural Conference – Rabi Abhiyan 2025 was scheduled at Pusa, New Delhi on 15 and 16 September.
Key facts
- Phase 2
- 3–18 Oct 2025, 16 days, rabi crops
- Phase 1
- Kharif crops
- Approach
- Scientists visit villages; 'Lab to Land'
- Preparatory event
- National Agricultural Conference – Rabi Abhiyan 2025, 15–16 Sep, Pusa
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The second phase of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, announced on 13 September 2025, focuses on which crop season?
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Correct answer: B — Rabi
The second phase is a 16-day campaign for rabi crops from 3 to 18 October 2025; the first phase had focused on kharif crops.
What is the duration of the second phase of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan scheduled for October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 16 days
The second phase is a 16-day campaign, from 3 to 18 October 2025, during which agricultural scientists will visit villages to meet farmers.