Tripura Launches Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan to Empower Farmers

In a significant step toward enhancing agricultural productivity and farmer welfare, the Tripura government has announced the launch of the “Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan” from May 29 to June 12, 2025. The campaign, part of a central initiative spearheaded by the Union Ministry of Agriculture, aims to raise awareness about state and centrally sponsored schemes across villages and gram panchayats to increase farm output and reduce costs.

Why in News?

Tripura has officially announced its participation in the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, a nationwide agriculture-centric campaign initiated by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, making it a recent and relevant development in the agricultural policy domain.

Objectives and Aim

• To increase agricultural production and productivity.
• To reduce input costs for farmers.
• To enhance farmers’ income through better access to government schemes.
• To educate farmers about scientific techniques and innovations in agriculture.

Key Features of the Abhiyan in Tripura

• Duration: May 29 – June 12, 2025.
• Target Area: All villages and gram panchayats in Tripura.
• Scope: Dissemination of information on all state and centrally sponsored schemes.

Implementing Agencies

• State Agriculture Department
• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
• Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)

Structure

• One state coordinator
• Multiple district coordinators
• Involvement of agriculture scientists and local officials

Background

• The campaign was announced by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
• It covers 723 districts across India.
• It is part of the larger goal of achieving “Viksit Bharat @2047”, a vision of a developed India by its 100th year of independence.

Significance

• Will boost agricultural awareness at the grassroots level.
• Bridges the gap between farmers and beneficial schemes.
• Enhances knowledge dissemination through expert inputs from ICAR and KVK.
• Contributes to food security and sustainable rural development.