New Delhi, May 19 -- Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today addressed a press conference at the National Media Centre, New Delhi, to brief about the launch of the nationwide "Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan", starting from May 29, to 12 June 2025.

He emphasized that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the vision of a developed India is being actively pursued, and to realize this goal, it is essential to build a foundation of developed agriculture, modern farming practices, and prosperous farmers. Agriculture, which remains the backbone of the Indian economy, not only provides livelihood to nearly half of the population but also underpins national food security....