National Farmer’s Day is celebrated on 23rd December every year in India. This day is dedicated to understand the importance of the farming community of the country and honour their contribution. This day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, a great leader of Indian politics, who struggled for the rights and upliftment of farmers.
Contribution of Chaudhary Charan Singh
Farmer’s Day was started on 23 December 2001, when the Government of India decided that Chaudhary Charan Singh’s birth anniversary would be celebrated as Farmer’s Day. Chaudhary Charan Singh was among those leaders of Indian politics who always talked about the rights of farmers and took many important steps for their welfare. He raised the problems of farmers in Parliament and supported several schemes for their welfare.
The Importance of Farmer’s Day The purpose of Kisan Diwas is to show respect to the farmers of the country and appreciate their hard work. This day focuses on the efforts made towards reforms in the Indian agriculture sector. The development of Indian agriculture is possible only through the hard work of farmers, and they have an important contribution in the country’s economy. On Kisan Diwas, various state governments and the central government announce farmer welfare schemes and provide agriculture-related assistance to farmers.
Government schemes for Farmer’s
On the occasion of Farmer’s Day, the government announces several schemes and programmes, which are designed to improve the lives of farmers. Some of the major schemes include:
1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN): Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to the farmers, so that they can run the agricultural operations smoothly.
2. Farm Loan Waiver Scheme: The objective of this scheme is to provide relief to the farmers from their agricultural loans.
3. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana: Under this scheme, investment is made to bring reforms in the field of agriculture and create new opportunities for farmers.
4. Kisan Credit Card (KCC): Through this scheme, farmers get the facility to get loans easily for farming.
5. Smart Farm Equipment Scheme: Under this scheme, farmers are provided with facilities of advanced farm equipment, which can increase their production capacity.
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Farmer’s day celebration
On the day of Farmers’ Day, felicitation ceremonies and programmes are held at various places. In these programs, the struggle and success stories of the farmers are shared. At the same time, farmers are honoured for their contribution and efforts are made to give them due reward for their hard work.
Kisan Diwas is an important occasion to acknowledge the role of farmers in India and honour their contribution. This day reminds us that our economic prosperity and the strength of the nation is possible only through the hard work of farmers. Through Kisan Diwas, we express our gratitude to all the farmers who are contributing to the prosperity of the country with their hard work and struggle.
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