| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Kisan Diwas (National Farmers Day) |
| Date of Observance | December 23 (every year) |
| Reason for Date | Marks the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh (born 1902) |
| Declared in | 2001 by the Government of India |
| Significance | Honors farmers' contributions to food security and rural prosperity; promotes sustainable farming and technological innovation |
| Key Activities | Seminars, agricultural exhibitions, awareness programs, policy discussions |
| Chaudhary Charan Singh | 5th Prime Minister of India (1979-1980); known as "Champion of Farmers" |
| His Contributions | Advocated land reforms, agricultural productivity, farmer debt relief, and small farmer empowerment |
| Modern Challenges Addressed | Climate change, water stress, market volatility, rising input costs |
| Recent Focus Areas | Precision farming, digital platforms, crop insurance, rural infrastructure |
| Key Quote (Non-Analytical) | "The true India resides in its villages." |
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