Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan (KKA) is a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare in 2018. The scheme aims to improve the income and livelihood of farmers in aspirational districts of India.
The KKA is implemented in 112 aspirational districts across the country. The scheme covers a wide range of activities, including:
- Distribution of soil health cards
- Vaccination of livestock
- Distribution of mini kits of pulses and oilseeds
- Establishment of custom hiring centres
- Promotion of organic farming
- Training of farmers on improved agricultural practices
- Provision of financial assistance to farmers
The KKA has been a major success since its launch. In the first two phases of the scheme, over 11 lakh farmers were trained, and over 5000 frontline demonstrations were conducted. The scheme has also helped to improve the soil health of over 15 lakh hectares of land.
The KKA is a flagship scheme of the government to improve the lives of farmers in India.
Here are some of the key features of the Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan:
- It is a centrally sponsored scheme. This means that the central government provides funding for the scheme, but the states are responsible for implementing it.
- It is implemented in aspirational districts. These are districts that have been identified as being lagging behind in terms of economic development.
- It covers a wide range of activities. This ensures that farmers have access to a variety of resources and support.
- It is a demand-driven scheme. This means that the activities that are implemented are based on the needs of the farmers.
- It is a participatory scheme. This means that farmers are involved in the planning and implementation of the scheme.
The Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan is a major step forward in the government’s efforts to improve the lives of farmers in India.