National Farmers’ Day in India is celebrated on December 23rd. It is also known as Kisan Divas in Hindi. The day is celebrated to honor and appreciate farmers for their contributions to society and holds special significance as it coincides with the birth anniversary of Choudhary Charan Singh, who was the fifth Prime Minister of India and a prominent leader of Indian farmers.
Food Security: A strong and empowered farming community guarantees a steady and abundant supply of food for the growing population.
Economic Growth: Agriculture is a major contributor to GDP. Higher farm incomes drive rural consumption and create a ripple effect across the economy.
Poverty Reduction: Empowerment leads to higher profitability, lifting millions of farm households out of poverty and stemming rural-to-urban migration.