Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, launched the nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan-Rabi 2026’ (Save the Fields Campaign – Rabi 2026) today from Tarawari in the Karnal district of Haryana.
The campaign will continue until November 30. Its objectives include promoting agriculture, improving soil health, managing crop residue (stubble), and encouraging the efficient use of agricultural resources.
In his address, Mr. Chouhan emphasized the need for the optimal utilization of fields left vacant after the paddy harvest, as well as the proper management of crop residues. He encouraged farmers to use fertilizers and other agricultural inputs in a balanced and appropriate manner-based on soil test results-and to adopt organic farming practices.He commended the farmers of Haryana for the reduction in incidents of stubble burning.
During the event, a demonstration was held for farmers on how to create bales of crop residue using a baler machine. The Union Agriculture Minister stated that the proper management of crop residue contributes to both increasing farmers’ income and enhancing soil fertility. Haryana’s Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shyam Singh Rana, was also present on the occasion.
