During the "Save the Fields" campaign in Karnal, Haryana, Central Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan held a direct dialogue with farmers in a choupal.

Thursday, October 22, 2026, marked a historic day for the agricultural sector in Karnal district, Haryana, when Union Minister of Agriculture Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan led a special program under the "Save the Fields Campaign" (Khet Bachao Abhiyan). This initiative was not merely a routine event but a platform to understand the current state of the country's agricultural sector and to convey farmers' voices directly to the central government. The Minister met with thousands of farmers, agricultural experts, and local administrative officials at a prominent ground in Karnal.

At the beginning of the program, addressing the farmers, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that agriculture is the backbone of India's economy and that the "Save the Fields" campaign is centered on this ideology. He explained that the primary objective of the campaign is to reduce cultivation costs, enhance crop quality, and ensure direct access to technical facilities for farmers. He specifically emphasized water conservation, organic farming, and the use of modern agricultural machinery to enable a continuous increase in farmers' income.

During the meeting, farmers had the opportunity to express their grievances and problems. Many farmers complained about the decline in soil fertility, the lack of adequate irrigation facilities, and the failure to receive fair prices for their produce. Some also raised issues regarding the delayed settlement of crop insurance claims and interest rates on agricultural loans. Listening to the farmers' questions and proposals with respect and patience, the Union Minister of Agriculture provided clarifications on every issue. He assured that the government is working at the grassroots level to resolve all these problems and that measures will be taken soon to provide relief to farmers.

Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan appealed to farmers to understand the drawbacks of traditional farming and adopt new technologies. He stated that special training camps would be organized under the "Save the Fields Campaign," where farmers would be taught about drones, organic manure, and effective pest control methods. He also informed that the government is working on digital platforms to connect farmers directly to markets, aiming to reduce the role of intermediaries and ensure farmers receive the full value of their produce.

During the program, the local administration also provided detailed information on various schemes for farmers. Farmers welcomed this platform of direct dialogue, which offered them a transparent opportunity to understand government decisions and policies. This meeting was an inspiring event not only for Karnal but for the entire state of Haryana, demonstrating that the Ministry of Agriculture takes farmers' problems seriously.

At the end of the program, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan shook hands with the farmers and wished them well for their future farming. He described the participation of farmers as the greatest strength in making the "Save the Fields Campaign" a success. This event is proof that the distance between the government and farmers is shrinking in the implementation of agricultural policies at the grassroots level in Haryana, raising hopes for improvements in both agricultural productivity and farmers' employment in the future.