New Delhi, May 19 -- The Centre has launched a massive outreach campaign aimed at equipping farmers with information, tools, and technology ahead of the kharif sowing season, targeting over 3.5% growth in agricultural production in 2025-26.

Agriculture and farmers welfare minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday announced the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, a countrywide initiative running from 29 May to 12 June across all states and union territories.

The campaign aims to directly engage more than 13 million farmers, raising awareness of region-specific kharif crops, improved agronomic practices, and modern techniques in animal husbandry, poultry, and fisheries to boost income diversification. The drive will also educate farmers about c...