Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan today participated as the Chief Guest at the Chaudhary Charan Singh Kisan Samman Ceremony, organised by the Kisan Trust at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi. The event celebrated exemplary contributions to agriculture and rural development and paid tribute to the legacy of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, a towering figure in India’s agrarian history.
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary attended the ceremony as Guest of Honour.
Honouring Excellence in Agriculture and Rural Service
On the occasion, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan released a book and felicitated progressive farmers and institutions for their outstanding contributions. The awards included:
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Krishi Ratna Award 2025 (Agricultural Advancement) to Devendra Kumar Yadav, Deputy Director General, Indian Agricultural Research Institute
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Recognition of Fruvatec Private Limited in the Agripreneurship category
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Kisan Trust Seva Ratna Award to Pratham Education Foundation
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Kisan Trust Kalam Ratna Award to Harveer Singh
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Felicitation of progressive farmer Satyawan Sehrawat
Chaudhary Charan Singh: A Symbol of Farmer Welfare
Addressing the gathering, Shri Chouhan described Chaudhary Charan Singh as an ideal statesman whose life embodied truth, humility and unwavering commitment to farmers and rural India. He recalled that Charan Singh believed India’s prosperity flows through the fields of farmers, and highlighted his decisive role in the abolition of the zamindari system, as well as his participation in the freedom struggle inspired by Mahatma Gandhi.
The Minister noted that Chaudhary Charan Singh’s vision of linking food security with employment—ensuring dignified sustenance for the poor—remains profoundly relevant today.
Viksit Bharat – G Ram G Law: A New Path for Rural Development
Shri Chouhan elaborated on the recently passed Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural), popularly known as the G Ram G Law. He said the law seeks to balance the interests of farmers and labourers, while ensuring visible transformation of villages.
Key features highlighted include:
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Guaranteed employment increased from 100 to 125 days
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Large and rising allocations under MGNREGA—₹88,000 crore initially, enhanced to ₹1 lakh crore and further to ₹1.11 lakh crore
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Shift from unproductive digging work to asset-creating development works
Under the new framework, villages will prepare their own lists of development projects, including construction of schools, drains, roads, culverts and farm roads, ensuring that employment generation and rural development proceed together.
Balancing Farmers’ and Labourers’ Interests
The Minister explained that panchayats will be classified based on development and employment needs, with fund allocation aligned accordingly. The law also accounts for labour engaged in sowing, harvesting and agricultural operations, ensuring a fair and functional balance between agricultural productivity and wage employment.
Lab-to-Land: Bridging Science and Farming
Reaffirming the Government’s commitment under the leadership of Narendra Modi, Shri Chouhan emphasised the Lab-to-Land vision. He announced that scientists will visit farms at least once a year to interact directly with farmers, align research with ground realities and ensure that innovations translate into tangible benefits in the fields.
Action Against Fake Fertilisers and Pesticides
Expressing concern over the sale of fake fertilisers, pesticides and misleading biostimulants, the Union Minister announced that the Government will introduce a new Bill in the upcoming Parliament session to curb such malpractices. He assured that strict laws and stringent action would be taken against dishonest traders to protect farmers’ interests.
Conclusion: Kisan Samman Ceremony
Concluding his address in Kisan Samman Ceremony, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan reaffirmed that the Government—guided by the ideals of Chaudhary Charan Singh and under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi—will remain steadfast in advancing farmer welfare, rural employment and village development. The ceremony stood as both a tribute to a visionary leader and a reaffirmation of India’s commitment to building a Viksit Bharat rooted in strong, prosperous and self-reliant villages.
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Source: PIB
