Top three districts: Gaya (Bihar), Nagaur (Rajasthan), Umaria (Madhya Pradesh).
Eighteen districts received recognition across six objectives such as productivity and irrigation.
The scheme uses a dashboard to rank districts monthly, encouraging healthy competition.
Future focus includes higher cropping intensity, post‑harvest storage, and high‑value agriculture.
The programme evaluates districts on 121 performance indicators, including soil health, irrigation, and crop diversification.
A nationwide Save the Fields Campaign will run from October 22 to November 30 to promote balanced fertilizer use.
Officials aim to boost agricultural productivity, improve water management, and expand access to farm credit.
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