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Calls for a collective push to make farmers aware; highlights health and environmental benefits
Special awareness programme on natural farming held in Haryana Vidhan Sabha
Natural farming gaining new direction through efforts of Acharya Devvrat- Chief Minister
Chandigarh, 18 March 2026
Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini urged all public representatives to actively promote natural farming, stressing that certain issues must rise above partisan politics. He said it is the collective responsibility of all stakeholders not only to adopt natural farming in their own lives but also to encourage and educate farmers about its benefits.
The Chief Minister was addressing a special awareness programme on natural farming organized in the State Vidhan Sabha on Wednesday. On this occasion, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat delivered a lecture highlighting the importance and impact of natural farming.
Welcoming the Governor, the Chief Minister described Acharya Devvrat as a strong source of inspiration for Indian culture, ethical values, and a natural way of life. He said that Acharya Devvrat has dedicated his life to social service, education, and especially to the promotion of natural farming, actively reaching out to farmers across the country.
Highlighting current agricultural practices, the Chief Minister expressed concern over the excessive use of pesticides, urea, and chemical fertilizers, which not only pollute the environment but also adversely affect human health.
He said that Haryana, being an agrarian state, stands to benefit significantly from the natural farming model, which offers a sustainable and cost-effective alternative. Referring to the natural farming farm developed at Gurukul, Kurukshetra, he said the 180-acre model, established under the guidance of Acharya Devvrat, serves as a unique example for farmers. The farm operates without chemical inputs, relying solely on traditional organic formulations such as Jeevamrit, Ghanamrit, and Beejamrit prepared from cow dung and cow urine, making it a low-cost farming method.
The Chief Minister further informed that Haryana launched its Natural Farming Scheme in 2022. A dedicated portal has been developed under the scheme, through which 19,723 farmers have verified their participation, covering 31,873 acres of land. More than 12,000 farmers have already been trained in natural farming practices. Additionally, HAMETI, Jind conducted one-day online training programmes for all sarpanches in the state.
He added that the scheme also provides incentives for branding and packaging of natural farming produce. A subsidy of Rs. 30,000 is offered for the purchase of indigenous cows. Under the scheme, financial assistance of Rs. 75 lakh has been provided to 2,500 farmers for drums, while Rs. 1.30 crore has been granted for the purchase of 523 indigenous cows.
Initiatives in Budget 2026–27 to Boost Natural Farming
The Chief Minister stated that several initiatives have been announced in the Budget 2026–27 to further promote natural farming. The Haryana State Seed Certification Agency will be designated as a certification body for organic farming. Farmers certified by APEDA will receive financial assistance of Rs. 10,000 per acre per year for the next five years.
He expressed confidence that the guidance of Acharya Devvrat during the programme will inspire farmers across Haryana to increasingly adopt natural farming practices.
