Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Calls for ‘Team Agriculture’ to Make India a Global Food Basket

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired the National Agriculture Conference – Rabi Campaign 2026, calling for a 'Team Agriculture' approach between the Centre and states to ensure food security and prioritize farmers. Over ₹1200 crore was sanctioned to 10 states under the Prime Minister Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY). The conference highlighted an increase in the agriculture growth rate to 4.5 percent and discussed new administrative mechanisms including monthly virtual reviews, a fixed annual calendar for pre-season meetings, and a nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' from October 22 to November 30. Other focus areas included soil health, natural farming, crop diversification, strict action against spurious agri-inputs, and leveraging international Free Trade Agreements to boost agricultural exports.