Bhubaneswar, May 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, a nationwide agricultural innovation campaign, from the historic city of Puri on May 29. The initiative aims to bring transformative agricultural policies to grassroots farmers and foster innovation in the sector.

The campaign, which will run until June 12, will see the the participation of Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy Chief Ministers Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, and Fisheries and Animal Resource Development Minister Gokulananda Mallick.

Ahead of the launch, a preparatory meeting was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo to ensure smooth execution of the event. The campaign will kick off at Birgobindapur Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Sakhigopal, where a Krishi Ratha will be flagged off to symbolize the spread of agricultural innovation.

The event will also include a visit to the revered Shri Jagannath Temple, followed by a Triranga Yatra. Additionally, dignitaries will participate in programs at the Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), a Mango Festival at the Central Horticultural Experiment Station, and an initiative by the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT).

A key highlight of the campaign is the tree-planting drive under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative, promoting environmental sustainability alongside agricultural progress. Farmers, students, and agricultural experts are expected to take part in the various events planned across the country.

The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan is poised to be a landmark initiative, fostering innovation, sustainability, and empowerment in Indian agriculture. With its launch from Puri, the campaign signals a new chapter in the nation’s agricultural journey, aligning with the vision of a prosperous and self-reliant farming community.

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