{"id":38881,"date":"2025-09-17T12:58:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T07:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=38881"},"modified":"2025-09-17T12:59:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T07:29:07","slug":"rabi-abhiyan-2025-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rabi-abhiyan-2025-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Rabi Abhiyan 2025 Conference: National Agriculture Strategies for Rabi Cropping Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rabi-abhiyan-2025-conference\/#Rabi_Abhiyan_2025_Conference_focuses_on_national_agriculture_strategies_crop_planning_quality_inputs_Viksit_Krishi_Sankalp_Abhiyan_and_farmer_welfare_for_the_Rabi_cropping_season\" >Rabi Abhiyan 2025 Conference focuses on national agriculture strategies, crop planning, quality inputs, Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, and farmer welfare for the Rabi cropping season.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rabi-abhiyan-2025-conference\/#National_Agriculture_Conference_%E2%80%93_Rabi_Abhiyan_2025_Strategic_Roadmap_for_Indias_Rabi_Season\" >National Agriculture Conference \u2013 Rabi Abhiyan 2025: Strategic Roadmap for India\u2019s Rabi Season<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rabi-abhiyan-2025-conference\/#Conference_Overview_and_Objective\" >Conference Overview and Objective<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rabi-abhiyan-2025-conference\/#Key_Themes_and_Areas_of_Discussion\" >Key Themes and Areas of Discussion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rabi-abhiyan-2025-conference\/#Significant_Decisions_Policy_Points\" >Significant Decisions &amp; Policy Points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rabi-abhiyan-2025-conference\/#Implementation_Follow-Up\" >Implementation &amp; Follow-Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rabi-abhiyan-2025-conference\/#Challenges_Identified\" >Challenges Identified<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rabi-abhiyan-2025-conference\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rabi-abhiyan-2025-conference\/#Relevance_to_Agricultural_Goals_Food_Security\" >Relevance to Agricultural Goals &amp; Food Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rabi-abhiyan-2025-conference\/#Policy_Reforms_Regulatory_Measures\" >Policy Reforms &amp; Regulatory Measures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rabi-abhiyan-2025-conference\/#Institutional_Strengthening_Outreach\" >Institutional Strengthening &amp; Outreach<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rabi-abhiyan-2025-conference\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rabi-abhiyan-2025-conference\/#Evolution_of_Rabi_Kharif_Conferences\" >Evolution of Rabi &amp; Kharif Conferences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rabi-abhiyan-2025-conference\/#Launch_of_Viksit_Krishi_Sankalp_Abhiyan_%E2%80%9CLab_to_Land%E2%80%9D\" >Launch of Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan &amp; &#8220;Lab to Land&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rabi-abhiyan-2025-conference\/#Previous_Challenges_in_Rabi_Seasons\" >Previous Challenges in Rabi Seasons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rabi-abhiyan-2025-conference\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CRabi_Abhiyan_2025_Conference_Begins_in_New_Delhi%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from \u201cRabi Abhiyan 2025 Conference Begins in New Delhi\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rabi-abhiyan-2025-conference\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rabi-abhiyan-2025-conference\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rabi_Abhiyan_2025_Conference_focuses_on_national_agriculture_strategies_crop_planning_quality_inputs_Viksit_Krishi_Sankalp_Abhiyan_and_farmer_welfare_for_the_Rabi_cropping_season\"><\/span>Rabi Abhiyan 2025 Conference focuses on national agriculture strategies, crop planning, quality inputs, Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, and farmer welfare for the Rabi cropping season.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Agriculture_Conference_%E2%80%93_Rabi_Abhiyan_2025_Strategic_Roadmap_for_Indias_Rabi_Season\"><\/span>National Agriculture Conference \u2013 Rabi Abhiyan 2025: Strategic Roadmap for India\u2019s Rabi Season<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conference_Overview_and_Objective\"><\/span>Conference Overview and Objective<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>National Agriculture Conference \u2013 Rabi Abhiyan 2025<\/em> was held in <strong>New Delhi<\/strong> on <strong>15-16 September 2025<\/strong>, at the Pusa Campus. Chaired by Union Agriculture &amp; Farmers\u2019 Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the conference is the central preparation forum for the upcoming <strong>Rabi cropping season (2025-26)<\/strong>.  The event brought together agriculture ministers from various states, senior officials from the Union Government, ICAR, state agriculture departments, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, scientists, and other stakeholders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Themes_and_Areas_of_Discussion\"><\/span>Key Themes and Areas of Discussion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A number of major themes were under the spotlight:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Production targets and planning<\/strong> for Rabi crops: wheat, barley, pulses, oilseeds etc. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quality of inputs<\/strong>: seeds, fertilizers, pesticides; ensuring standards and preventing counterfeit or substandard inputs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extension services and grass-roots linkages<\/strong>, particularly through <em>Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)<\/em> and state agricultural departments, to bring scientific advice and new technologies to farmers. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weather forecasting and risk mitigation<\/strong>: enhancing insurance coverage, leveraging crop insurance schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Campaigns and outreach<\/strong>: Launching the <em>Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan<\/em> from <strong>3 October 2025<\/strong>, with aim of translating research (\u201clab\u201d) to implementation (\u201cland\u201d) across villages. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significant_Decisions_Policy_Points\"><\/span>Significant Decisions &amp; Policy Points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Several important outcomes and policy directions emerged:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The conference has been extended to <strong>two days<\/strong> for the first time, indicating greater depth in deliberation. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stronger legal and regulatory measures to prevent the sale of spurious or poor quality agricultural inputs are to be drafted and enforced. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The government emphasized <strong>crop diversification<\/strong>, especially promoting pulses and oilseeds, to reduce dependency on a few staples and to improve farmer income. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthening of <strong>extension mechanisms<\/strong> and institutional capacity (KVKs, state extension systems) to ensure better flow of technological advances and farmer support. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implementation_Follow-Up\"><\/span>Implementation &amp; Follow-Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The second phase of <em>Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan<\/em>, focusing on <strong>Rabi crops<\/strong>, is set to begin on <strong>3 October 2025<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State governments, agricultural universities and other institutions have been asked to coordinate closely with central ministries for unified action, especially in outreach, quality inputs\u2019 distribution, and disaster risk planning. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_Identified\"><\/span>Challenges Identified<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference also recognized potential bottlenecks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Variable weather and climate change effects may undermine forecasts, requiring more adaptive and localised advisory services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring quality control of inputs (seeds, fertilisers, pesticides) across different states remains a logistical and regulatory challenge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reaching remote farmers, ensuring they are included in schemes and infrastructure, is still uneven.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aligning state-level targets and planning with central guidelines while accommodating regional differences in agro-ecology and resource endowments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Rabi-Abhiyan-2025-Conference\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/WhatsAppImage2025-09-16at8.51.59PMGNUP.jpeg\" alt=\"Rabi Abhiyan 2025 Conference\" title=\"Rabi Abhiyan 2025 Conference\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rabi Abhiyan 2025 Conference<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_to_Agricultural_Goals_Food_Security\"><\/span>Relevance to Agricultural Goals &amp; Food Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s Rabi season constitutes a major part of its agricultural output. Preparations made now directly affect national food security, farmers\u2019 income, and the stability of supply chains of staples like wheat, pulses, and oilseeds. The decisions taken in the <em>Rabi Abhiyan 2025<\/em> conference will influence cropping patterns, input availability, insurance mechanisms, and mitigation of risks \u2014 all crucial to ensuring adequate production. For students, understanding this helps in the context of <strong>agricultural policy<\/strong>, <strong>economic planning<\/strong>, and <strong>rural development<\/strong>, which are common topics in exams for civil services, banking, and state services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Policy_Reforms_Regulatory_Measures\"><\/span>Policy Reforms &amp; Regulatory Measures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The emphasis on quality control of inputs, regulation of counterfeit seeds\/fertilizers\/pesticides, and extension of insurance coverage shows policy shifts toward more farmer protection and regulatory accountability. Such measures are relevant for questions under <strong>public policy<\/strong>, <strong>governance<\/strong>, and <strong>agriculture sector reforms<\/strong>. This news indicates how the government is addressing past gaps\u2014such as spurious inputs or lack of field-level extension\u2014that often appear in exam questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Institutional_Strengthening_Outreach\"><\/span>Institutional Strengthening &amp; Outreach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Inviting Krishi Vigyan Kendras and other local institutions for ground-level insights, launching lab-to-land campaigns, signals a move from top-down planning to more decentralized, participatory frameworks. This is important under exam segments like \u201cInstitutional Mechanisms\u201d, \u201cFederal Structure and Role of States\u201d, and \u201cGrassroots level governance\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_Rabi_Kharif_Conferences\"><\/span>Evolution of Rabi &amp; Kharif Conferences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India has long had seasonal agriculture conferences and campaign initiatives to plan for <strong>Kharif<\/strong> (monsoon) and <strong>Rabi<\/strong> (winter) cropping seasons. These forums serve to assess weather, input supply, crop performance, state needs, and central\u2010state coordination. Over the years, the importance of Rabi seasons has increased, with evolving climate patterns and rising demand for staples and pulses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Launch_of_Viksit_Krishi_Sankalp_Abhiyan_%E2%80%9CLab_to_Land%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Launch of Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan &amp; &#8220;Lab to Land&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>2025<\/strong>, the government initiated the <em>Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan<\/em>, a campaign aimed at enhancing farmer outreach, increasing scientific advice delivery, and ensuring technological solutions actually reach farmers. The \u201cLab to Land\u201d motto expresses the intention to take agricultural research and innovations from experimental labs or research centres directly to the fields. This initiative forms the backdrop for the Rabi Abhiyan conference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Previous_Challenges_in_Rabi_Seasons\"><\/span>Previous Challenges in Rabi Seasons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Historically, challenges during Rabi seasons have included delayed or inadequate supply of quality seeds and fertilizers, unpredictable weather (frosts, cold waves, erratic rains), pests, fragmented extension services, and insufficient insurance coverage. Several Rabi-season plans in the past have been criticized for mismatch between central guidelines and local ground realities. This year\u2019s conference appears designed to address many of those past weaknesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CRabi_Abhiyan_2025_Conference_Begins_in_New_Delhi%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from \u201cRabi Abhiyan 2025 Conference Begins in New Delhi\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S.No<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>The <em>National Agriculture Conference \u2013 Rabi Abhiyan 2025<\/em> took place in New Delhi on 15\u201316 September 2025 at Pusa Campus, chaired by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>For the first time, the Rabi conference was extended to <strong>two days<\/strong>, to allow more thorough discussions. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Main focus areas included quality inputs, extension services, crop diversification, strengthening of KVKs, and expanding crop insurance under schemes like PMFBY. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>The <em>Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan<\/em>, launched earlier for Kharif, will now enter its second phase (from 3 October 2025) with emphasis on Rabi crops. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Strong regulatory measures are being considered to curb the sale of spurious or sub-standard agricultural inputs; also urging states to increase outreach and coordination for better outcomes.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rabi Abhiyan 2025 Conference<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. What is the Rabi Abhiyan 2025 Conference?<\/strong><br>The Rabi Abhiyan 2025 Conference is a two-day national agricultural conference held in New Delhi to plan and strategize for the upcoming Rabi cropping season (2025\u201326). It brings together Union and state agriculture ministers, senior officials, scientists, and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. When and where was the Rabi Abhiyan 2025 held?<\/strong><br>It was held on <strong>15\u201316 September 2025<\/strong> at the <strong>Pusa Campus, New Delhi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. What are the main objectives of the conference?<\/strong><br>Key objectives include planning production targets, ensuring quality agricultural inputs, strengthening extension services, enhancing crop insurance coverage, promoting crop diversification, and preparing farmers for risks posed by weather and pests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. What is the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan?<\/strong><br>It is a government initiative aimed at translating agricultural research from \u201clab to land,\u201d enhancing outreach to farmers, and providing guidance and scientific advisory services for better crop management. Its second phase for Rabi crops will start from 3 October 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Why is the conference important for farmers and policymakers?<\/strong><br>The conference ensures coordinated action between central and state governments, addresses quality and supply challenges, supports income growth for farmers, improves food security, and enhances institutional mechanisms for technology adoption and disaster preparedness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Which crops are the main focus during the Rabi season?<\/strong><br>Main crops include <strong>wheat, barley, pulses, oilseeds<\/strong>, and other winter crops essential for national food security and farmer income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. 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