# Khet Bachao Abhiyan Rabi 2026: campaign to reach 50 lakh farmers, runs till 30 November

URL: https://kasba.co.in/en/story/khet-bachao-abhiyan-rabi-2026-campaign-to-reach-50-lakh-farm
Language: en · Section: Farming · Published: 2026-11-02
Places: East Champaran (Motihari)
Last date: 2026-11-30 (30 November 2026)
Source: PIB, "खेत बचाओ अभियान - रबी 2026", 2026-11-02, https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2331387

The government has launched Khet Bachao Abhiyan - Rabi 2026, a nationwide campaign running from 22 October to 30 November 2026. It focuses on soil health and balanced fertiliser use, with a target of reaching about 50 lakh farmers.

## What this means for you

If you farm, training sessions, field demonstrations and farmer-scientist meetings may be held in your village or block under this campaign. These will cover balanced fertiliser use, green manure, bio-fertilisers and ways to manage crop residue instead of burning it. Farmers can get details of campaign activities from their nearest Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) or agriculture department office.

## Key facts

- Campaign period: 22 October to 30 November 2026
- Target: reach about 50 lakh farmers
- Coverage: 34 states and union territories, over 700 districts, 50,000 villages
- 4,150 teams formed, supported by over 12,000 scientists and officials
- Target of 50,000 field demonstrations and 11,750 training sessions
- 100 districts with high fertiliser use to be given priority

## What is this campaign

Khet Bachao Abhiyan - Rabi 2026 is a nationwide campaign running from 22 October to 30 November 2026. It aims to promote soil health, balanced use of fertilisers and sustainable farming. The campaign covers 34 states and union territories, more than 700 districts and 50,000 villages, with a target of reaching about 50 lakh farmers.

## Why soil health matters

According to the notice, more than 46 per cent of India's workforce is engaged in agriculture and allied activities. Healthy soil helps raise crop yields and reduces dependence on purchased farm inputs. The campaign addresses concerns such as unbalanced use of fertilisers, declining organic matter in soil, rising cost of cultivation and degradation of natural resources.

## What happens during the campaign

Under the campaign, 4,150 teams have been formed involving KVKs and ATMAs, supported by more than 12,000 scientists and officials. The target is to hold 50,000 field demonstrations and 11,750 training sessions. Social media outreach is expected to reach 1.5 crore farmers, while overall digital outreach is planned to extend to 2.5 crore farmers. Directions have been given to prioritise 100 districts with high fertiliser consumption.

## What farmers will be told

The campaign stresses balanced nutrient management, based on the 4R principle of fertilisers — right source, right quantity, right time and right place. It also covers natural farming, integrated nutrient management, crop residue management, crop diversification, climate-resilient farming, information on government farm schemes and safe use of pesticides. There is special focus on discouraging crop residue burning in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

## An example from East Champaran, Bihar

The notice says a farmer outreach programme in Pantoka panchayat of Raxaul block in East Champaran district was attended by 62 farmers, including 41 women. Scientists said dhaincha can contribute about 50-60 kg of nitrogen per hectare, equal to 110-130 kg of urea. Summer moong can contribute 25-30 kg of nitrogen per hectare, equal to 55-65 kg of urea. Farmers were encouraged to use cow dung manure, compost, bio-fertilisers and crop residues together.

## An earlier campaign was held too

According to the notice, Khet Bachao Abhiyan began on 1 June 2026 as a one-month campaign. During that period, 1,657 multidisciplinary teams were deployed and more than 1.34 lakh awareness programmes were held for 92.44 lakh farmers. There were 6,685 training sessions on green manure and bio-fertilisers, benefiting 4.94 lakh farmers. Overall, the campaign directly reached about 1.07 crore farmers and other stakeholders.

## What farmers can do

For details of campaign activities, farmers can contact their nearest Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), agriculture department office or Kisan Sarathi. The campaign runs till 30 November 2026.

## Questions and answers

**How long will Khet Bachao Abhiyan Rabi 2026 run?**
The campaign runs from 22 October to 30 November 2026. It is being held across 34 states and union territories.

**What will farmers learn in this campaign?**
Farmers will be told about balanced nutrient management, natural farming, crop residue management, crop diversification and climate-resilient farming. Field demonstrations and training sessions will be held for this.

**Will farmers get any money under this campaign?**
The notice does not mention any direct payment to farmers. The campaign aims to improve farming practices through information, training and field demonstrations.

**How does green manure reduce fertiliser use?**
The campaign notes that dhaincha can contribute about 50-60 kg of nitrogen per hectare, equal to 110-130 kg of urea. Summer moong can contribute 25-30 kg of nitrogen per hectare, equal to 55-65 kg of urea.

**Where can I get information about the campaign?**
Information is available through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), agriculture department offices, Kisan Sarathi and local media. KVK and ATMA teams will visit villages to meet farmers during the campaign.

Kasba Desk, Kasba. This routine notice was drafted with AI from an official source and published automatically; an editor reviews it after publishing.