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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan to Launch 40-Day Nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan in Haryana on October 22

Distilled Policy Brief

  • Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan will launch the 40-day nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' from Taraori in Karnal, Haryana on October 22, focusing on soil health, balanced fertilizers, and stubble management.

🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points

Khet Bachao Abhiyan is a 40-day nationwide campaign focusing on soil health, balanced fertilizer use, crop diversification, and crop residue management, implemented through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) and ATMA networks.

⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages

Analyze how grassroots agricultural extension campaigns like Khet Bachao Abhiyan can address soil degradation, stubble burning, and promote sustainable farming practices like natural farming and crop diversification in India.

🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill

Social Justice & Schemes

Consider the following statements regarding the nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan': 1. It is a 40-day nationwide campaign launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to promote sustainable agriculture and soil health. 2. The campaign aims to reach approximately one crore farmers with the active involvement of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) and 'ATMA' teams. 3. The primary focus areas include balanced fertilizer usage based on soil tests, stubble management, crop diversification, and leveraging agricultural schemes. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • [A] 1 and 2 only
  • [B] 2 and 3 only
  • [C] 1 and 3 only
  • [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
✓ Correct Option: [D] 1, 2 and 3

All the statements are correct. The 40-day nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' has been launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to focus on soil health, balanced fertilizers, stubble management, and crop diversification. It aims to reach around 1 crore farmers through the joint field deployment of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) and 'ATMA' teams.

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🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)

UPSC Prelims 2021

Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.

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Examiner Trap Takeaway: UPSC swapped Central Pollution Control Board role with State Pollution Control Boards for state-level monitoring.

📚 Static Syllabus & Constitutional Linkages

Soil Health Card Scheme: Evaluates soil fertility status and recommends nutrient applications to improve agricultural productivity sustainably.
Crop Residue Management: Strategies to prevent stubble burning by utilizing in-situ and ex-situ management machinery and converting stubble into manure.