Odisha Unveils Ambitious Rabi Campaign 2025–26 to Boost Climate-Resilient Farming
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive push toward agricultural transformation, the Odisha government launched its Rabi Campaign 2025–26 at the State Level Conference held at Krushi Bhavan Auditorium.
The campaign aims to cultivate 29.30 lakh hectares across pulses, oilseeds, vegetables, condiments, and sugarcane, with a strong emphasis on climate-smart and tech-driven farming.
Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo stressed the importance of proactive governance, timely input supply, and inter-departmental coordination.
They proposed converting unused farms into storage hubs to streamline logistics and reduce post-harvest losses.
DC-cum-ACS Anu Garg highlighted Odisha’s surplus reservoir levels and set a target to irrigate 90% of cultivable land, promoting efficient water use.
Principal Secretary Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee outlined the strategic focus on pulses and oilseeds to achieve self-sufficiency, backed by a new MoU between the Department of Agriculture and ICARDA for crop variety development.
The campaign integrates flagship schemes like PMDDKY, National Pulse Mission, NMEO-Oilseed, NFSM, and PMKSY, alongside state-led initiatives such as Shree Anna Abhiyan and Balabhadra Jaivik Chasa Mission.
Horticulture expansion, soil conservation, and watershed development also feature prominently, with programs like MIDH, Coffee Mission, and MGNREGS driving sustainable growth.
District Collectors have been directed to tailor strategies to local agro-ecological conditions, signaling a decentralized, data-driven approach to implementation.
This campaign marks a pivotal moment in Odisha’s journey toward agricultural resilience, food security, and farmer empowerment.