Govt of India will provide subsidy to farmers adopting natural farming: Shivraj Singh Chauhan.

Lucknow : Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan, on Friday, emphasized the need to promote natural farming practices. He said that the Government of India is considering offering subsidies to encourage natural farming methods. 

Speaking at the ‘Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati’ program, Chauhan highlighted that the consequences of using chemicals and fertilizers to boost agricultural production are evident. He said that while the world is increasingly concerned about global warming and climate change, we ourselves are largely to blame. Chauhan warned that if urgent measures are not taken, the Earth could become uninhabitable for future generations.

The Union Agriculture Minister said that India embodies the principle “Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah, Sarve Santu Niramaya,” meaning everyone should be happy and healthy. This principle was also reflected in ancient farming practices, which did not rely on chemical fertilizers. At that time, the soil was fertile, and nutritious food was produced. However, as demand increased, so did the use of chemical fertilizers, leading to higher production but also more diseases and the need for special trains like the Cancer Express.

Chauhan noted that people are now more concerned about their health and are willing to pay a premium for produce grown without chemicals. He addressed the misconception that natural farming would reduce production, assuring that it would not affect production levels or storage. 

He further praised farmers who are successfully growing crops without chemicals and emphasized that the use of pesticides harms soil fertility and disrupts beneficial insects, contributing to global disasters and threatening human existence. To safeguard the Earth’s future, he stressed the importance of promoting natural farming practices.

The Union Agriculture Minister mentioned that the Indian government is committed to promoting natural farming to preserve the Earth’s existence. The government will provide subsidies to farmers practicing natural farming and will also establish a certification system for them. Additionally, the government plans to compensate farmers for up to three years by depositing funds into their accounts. 

He highlighted that production without chemicals can also enhance taste, and the government is dedicated to this goal. Continuous efforts are being made in this direction, with scientists working on increasing production without chemicals.

The event was attended by Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi, Minister of State for Agriculture Baldev Singh Aulakh, and Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, among others.