Rajasthan
Regional Agriculture Conference Held in Jaipur
- 08 Apr 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Regional Agriculture Conference held in Jaipur outlined a new roadmap for Indian agriculture by focusing on self‑reliance in oilseeds and pulses, the introduction of a Farmer ID, and promotion of natural farming, announced by Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Key Points
- Regional Conference: The Jaipur Regional Agriculture Conference will help prepare state‑specific agricultural strategies by dividing the country into different agro‑climatic zones.
- All farmers will be linked via a Farmer ID to make distribution of fertilisers, seeds, crop insurance, and compensation transparent and targeted.
- Under the National Edible Oil Mission–Oilseeds, India recorded a record oilseed production of 429.89 lakh tonnes.
- The Pulses Mission will focus on seed expansion, introduction of new varieties, establishment of dal mills, and 100% procurement from willing farmers to strengthen self‑reliance in pulses.
- Push for natural farming and integrated models will be prioritised to enhance sustainability and farmer income.
- Budget: A provision of ₹10,103 crore has been made to expand the area, productivity, and production of oilseeds, aiming for self‑reliance in edible oils.
- Lab to Land Model: Around 16,000 scientists will be deployed under the Lab to Land model to directly support farmers through improved technologies and practices.
- Crop Loss & Insurance: The Farmer ID will also support transparent implementation of crop‑loss compensation and crop insurance claims.
| Read More: Agro‑climatic zones, National Edible Oil Mission–Oilseeds |
