Every year on December 23, India honours its farmers on Kisan Diwas, marking the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, the fifth Prime Minister and a lifelong advocate for farmers’ rights. This year’s 25th Kisan Diwas was more than a tribute – it’s a celebration of India’s smallholder farmers who have successfully made India the second-largest producer of food in the world.
Despite fragmented landholdings and climate uncertainties, smallholders have driven agricultural growth, strengthened rural economies and ensured food security for billions of people. Today, they are not just producers, but they are innovators, adopting sustainable practices and building resilience for the future. Their performance is truly inspiring.
Every year on December 23, India honours its farmers on Kisan Diwas, marking the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, the fifth Prime Minister and a lifelong advocate for farmers’ rights. This year’s 25th Kisan Diwas was more than a tribute – it’s a celebration of India’s smallholder farmers who have successfully made India the second-largest producer of food in the world.
Despite fragmented landholdings and climate uncertainties, smallholders have driven agricultural growth, strengthened rural economies and ensured food security for billions of people. Today, they are not just producers, but they are innovators, adopting sustainable practices and building resilience for the future. Their performance is truly inspiring.
