​Promotion of Natural Farming

In the Union Budget for 2024-25, the Union Finance Minister announced that over the next two years, 1 crore farmers will be introduced to natural farming practices, supported by certification and branding.

• Implementation will be carried out through scientific institutions and willing gram panchayats, with 10,000 bio-input resource centres established.

What is Natural Farming?

• Natural Farming is a chemical-free farming system rooted in Indian tradition enriched with modern understanding of ecology, resource recycling and on-farm resource optimization.
• It is considered as agroecology based diversified farming system which integrates crops, trees and livestock with functional biodiversity.

Specific Principles Involved ....