Source: DD News
Context: Union Agriculture Minister launched the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA-2025) at ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar, to empower over 1.5 crore farmers across India.
About Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan:
- What it is: The campaign aims to accelerate India’s agricultural transformation by linking advanced agri-tech and fisheries innovations with grassroots adoption.
- Ministry Involved: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
- Coordinated by ICAR-CIFA (Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture)
- Objectives:
- To disseminate cutting-edge agricultural and fisheries technologies to rural communities.
- To promote self-reliance, sustainability, and resilience in the farming and aquaculture sectors.
- To align agricultural transformation with the broader vision of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India).
- Key Features:
- Nationwide Reach: Targets over 5 crore farmers across all districts.
- Tech Transfer & Capacity Building: Promotes lab-to-land transfer of innovations through training, scientist-farmer interaction, and demonstrations.
- Integration of Fisheries & Agriculture: Recognizes fisheries as a core component of livelihood security and rural development.
- Launch of CIFA Argu VAX–I: A novel fish vaccine developed by ICAR-CIFA to prevent parasitic infections in aquaculture.
- Community Engagement: Involves Self Help Groups, KVKs, and rural institutions through exhibitions and stakeholder interactions.
- Significance:
- Bridges research and rural needs by localizing scientific solutions.
- Enhances food and nutritional security through diversified farming models.
- Boosts rural incomes by promoting technology adoption and best practices.
- Encourages grassroots innovation and Jan Bhagidari, crucial for participatory agricultural reforms.
- Supports the vision of doubling farmers’ income and climate-resilient agriculture.
