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Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan Spurs 40% Jump in Farm Output as Q4 Growth Hits 5.4%

Union Agriculture Minister highlighted full grain reserves as proof of strengthened food security under the ongoing campaign

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Overview

  • Launched on May 29 and running until June 12, the campaign has dispatched 2,170 scientific teams to advise farmers across India
  • Agricultural production has risen 40% over the past decade, reflecting sustained gains in productivity
  • The sector recorded a 5.4% growth rate in the fourth quarter of the 2024-25 financial year, credited to the Modi government’s policies
  • New output records for wheat, paddy, soybean and groundnut have filled national granaries and enabled food grain exports
  • The initiative seeks to boost farmer incomes, ensure food security, promote nutritious crops and safeguard soil health