{"id":34159,"date":"2024-12-23T18:52:53","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T13:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=34159"},"modified":"2024-12-23T18:52:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T13:22:55","slug":"national-farmers-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/23-12-2024\/national-farmers-day","title":{"rendered":"National Farmers\u2019 Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Agriculture, Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National Farmers\u2019 Day is celebrated every year on December 23 to honour farmers\u2019 contributions to the Indian economy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the National Farmers\u2019 Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>History and Origins: <\/strong>It was established in 2001 and it commemorates the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, India\u2019s fifth Prime Minister, known for his advocacy for farmers&#8217; rights.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He served as Prime Minister from 1979 to 1980 and was instrumental in land reforms, agricultural productivity improvements, and securing farmers&#8217; rights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Importance\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Farmers are the backbone of India&#8217;s prosperity, contributing significantly to food security, rural economies, and national progress.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>India\u2019s agricultural sector<\/strong> employs nearly half of the population and contributes <strong>17.7% to the GDP (GVA).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2023-24, India achieved a record foodgrain production of 332.2 million tonnes, showcasing farmers&#8217; dedication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Farmers\u2019 Day honors the contributions of farmers and highlights their critical role in India\u2019s economy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It highlights the challenges faced by farmers, including fair pricing, climate change, and the need for modern agricultural technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Government Initiatives for Farmers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"c7dad8\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"573\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Government-Initiatives-for-Farmers.webp\" alt=\"Government-Initiatives-for-Farmers\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-34161\" style=\"--dominant-color: #c7dad8; width:551px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Government-Initiatives-for-Farmers.webp 573w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Government-Initiatives-for-Farmers-300x277.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Increased Budget Allocation for Agriculture: <\/strong>The government significantly increased the budget for agriculture from Rs. 21,933.50 crore in FY 2013-14 to Rs. 1,22,528.77 crore in FY 2024-25.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Namo Drone Didi<\/strong>: Empowers women SHGs with drones for agricultural services like pesticide application (\u20b91,261 crore for 2024-26).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil Health Card Scheme<\/strong>: Aims to improve soil health and promote efficient fertiliser use (over 24.60 crore cards issued).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clean Plant Programme (CPP):<\/strong> Enhances quality and productivity of horticulture crops with disease-free planting material (\u20b91,765.67 crore).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital Agriculture Mission<\/strong>: Supports digital initiatives to boost agriculture, including crop estimation surveys and infrastructure (\u20b92,817 crore).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Challenges<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Climate Change:<\/strong> Unpredictable weather, droughts, and floods reduce crop yields and cause financial instability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access to Credit<\/strong>: Many farmers struggle to obtain affordable credit due to high interest rates and complex procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price Fluctuations: <\/strong>Fluctuating crop prices and high input costs negatively impact farmers&#8217; income.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited Access to Technology:<\/strong> High costs and lack of infrastructure prevent farmers from using modern farming techniques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Infrastructure Gaps<\/strong>: Lack of roads, storage, and cold storage facilities leads to transportation and post-harvest losses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As India continues to develop and urbanize, it is crucial to remember the vital role that farmers play in the nation&#8217;s progress.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Therefore ,addressing the challenges is crucial for ensuring the sustainability and growth of the agricultural sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government schemes ensure financial security, enhance productivity, and promote sustainable growth for farmers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ongoing initiatives aim to empower farmers, improve infrastructure, and set the stage for a resilient agricultural ecosystem, vital for India\u2019s growth and development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: PIB<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National Farmers\u2019 Day is celebrated every year on December 23 to honour farmers\u2019 contributions to the Indian economy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34159","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-current-affairs"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34159","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34159"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34159\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34162,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34159\/revisions\/34162"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34159"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34159"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34159"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}