RABI MAHA-ABHIYAN 2026 IN ARA

RABI MAHA-ABHIYAN 2026 IN ARA

29-OCT-ENG 11

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA------------------------A 'Rabi Maha-Abhiyan' (Rabi Mega Campaign) combined with a 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' (Save the Fields Campaign) 2026 was organized on Tuesday at the Bihia Block office premises. The event featured detailed discussions on the sowing of Rabi crops, the use of improved seeds, crop residue management, soil health cards, agricultural mechanization, organic and natural farming, and modern agricultural techniques. Farmers were also informed about various government schemes and training programs. Hundreds of farmers from different panchayats and the urban area of ​​the block participated in the event. The proceedings were conducted by Block Technical Manager Manoj Kumar, while the event was presided over by Block Deputy Chief (Up-Pramukh) Mukesh Yadav.

Addressing the gathering, agricultural experts and officials urged farmers to adopt scientific farming methods, utilize certified and improved seeds, and apply fertilizers in accordance with their soil health cards. The speakers placed special emphasis on promoting crop residue management and organic farming. Farmers were also briefed on subsidies available for agricultural equipment and other government benefits.

During the event, farmer representatives raised concerns regarding shortages of fertilizers and seeds, black-marketing, and other agricultural challenges. The officials took these grievances seriously and assured the farmers that the issues would be addressed.

Present on the occasion were several notable individuals, including farmer Ramshabd Singh, Block Deputy Chief Mukesh Yadav, former Deputy Chief Shashi Bhushan Singh, BJP President Rakesh Tiwari, farmer Akhilesh Singh, scientist Dr. Alok Bharti, Deputy Project Director Som Pal, Assistant Director Dr. Rohit Kumar, Agriculture Officer Shashi Shekhar, and Horticulture Officer Pramod Kumar.