Launch of “Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan” in Delhi — Dialogue Camps to be Held at 50 Locations Across the City

New Delhi: May 29: The “Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan” was inaugurated today at Dariyapur village in the North District of Delhi. Hon’ble Minister of Art, Culture, Agriculture & Development and Tourism of the Delhi Government, Shri Kapil Mishra, was present as the chief guest at the event. This initiative is part of an ambitious central government scheme aimed at promoting direct interaction between farmers and agricultural scientists to encourage the adoption of new technologies and innovations in farming.

In his address, Shri Mishra said that this campaign will be particularly beneficial for the rural areas of Delhi, where farmers’ issues have long been ignored. He stated, “Even I was unaware that Delhi had an agriculture ministry, but now the times have changed. Our government is determined to give Delhi’s rural areas their rightful identity. There are farmers in Delhi, there is agriculture, and now an empowered agriculture ministry is working actively.”

Shri Mishra informed that under this campaign, special dialogue camps will be organized at 50 locations across Delhi, where scientists and farmers will engage in direct interaction. Scientists will not only share information about modern agricultural techniques but also document the experiences and innovations of the farmers. This will benefit farmers and ensure their contributions are reflected in future agricultural policies.

On this occasion, Shri Mishra issued a stern warning to those involved in black marketing of fertilizers. He said, “Stop the black marketing of fertilizers immediately, or the government will not hesitate to take strict legal action. Compromising farmers’ rights will not be tolerated.”

Shri Mishra further stated that this campaign is being conducted across the country by the central government, with a target of establishing direct dialogue with 1.5 crore farmers. More than 2,000 teams of scientists will participate across 700+ districts. Through this initiative, scientists will introduce farmers to new technologies and compile their suggestions to be incorporated into future policy-making.

Marking 11 years of the central government, Shri Mishra praised the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, saying, “The Prime Minister is serving the nation as its chief servant. The people have continuously blessed him, and the country is progressing in every sector. The pace of development has accelerated in agriculture, technology, science, and all areas of society.”