New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- Kisan Diwas, also known as National Farmers' Day, is observed today 23 December in India.

The day also commemorates the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, India's fifth Prime Minister, hailed for his understanding of rural issues and his steadfast advocacy for farmers' rights and welfare.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Charan Singh in a post on X on Tuesday, 23 December 2025. "On the occasion of his birth anniversary, humble tribute to former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Chaudhary Charan Singh Ji, the true well-wisher of the poor and farmers. His dedication and spirit of service to the nation will continue to inspire everyone," the prime minister said.

Kisan Diwas is an an important observa...