Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan launches to strengthen “Lab to Land” connection –

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ from Sakhigopal in Puri district, Odisha today. The Minister said the campaign promotes two-way communication between scientists and farmers. He said, scientists will share research and technical insights while also gathering data on the challenges faced by farmers. Mr. Chouhan said the initiative will involve experts from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Krishi Vigyan Kendras to strengthen the ‘Lab to Land’ connection. He added that teams of 16,000 scientists have been formed, who will go from village to village to engage with farmers. The initiative, launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in collaboration with ICAR, is a concrete step toward transforming agriculture and securing the country’s food future through scientific innovation and grassroots participation. During the 15-day campaign, Mr. Chouhan will travel across about 20 states. State governments will play a key role in realizing this mission, and all states are expected to contribute to the campaign’s success through collective ownership and dedication.