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Key Points

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Campaign period: 22 October – 30 November 2026, covering 34 states and union territories.

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Target audience: roughly 5 million farmers in over 50 000 villages.

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Four‑R fertiliser rule: right source, rate, time and place to improve nutrient efficiency.

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Promotion of integrated nutrient management combining organic, biological and inorganic inputs.

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Green manuring with crops like dhaincha and summer green gram to add nitrogen naturally.

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Crop‑residue management through composting, mulching and vermicomposting instead of burning.

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Crop diversification encouraging pulses, oilseeds and use of rice‑fallow lands.

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Climate‑resilient practices and integrated pest management for drought‑affected areas.

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Summary

From October to November 2026, about five million farmers will receive training on balanced fertiliser use and natural farming.

Key practices include the four‑R principle, green manuring, crop‑residue recycling and diversification of pulses and oilseeds.

Scientists, agricultural universities and extension agencies will demonstrate climate‑resilient techniques, especially in drought‑prone regions.

The initiative supports India’s goals for food security and climate action by reducing input costs and enhancing productivity.

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New Words to Learn

10 words
fertiliser
plant food that supplies essential nutrients
organic
natural material that comes from living things
nutrient
substance needed by plants to grow and stay healthy
climate‑resilient
able to withstand changes in weather and climate
biodiversity
variety of different living organisms in an ecosystem
regenerative agriculture
farming methods that restore and improve soil health
integrated nutrient management
using a balanced mix of natural and synthetic plant foods
green manuring
growing special crops that are later turned into the soil to add nutrients
vermicomposting
using worms to turn organic waste into rich compost
pest management
strategies to control insects and other pests that damage crops
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