Ahead of the Kharif season, 8,555 farmers in Rajnandgaon have lifted 2,843 metric tonnes of fertiliser through cooperative societies, reflecting growing awareness about balanced fertiliser use and improved agricultural preparedness in the district.
Raigarh farmer Anandram Sidar transformed his income by shifting from traditional paddy cultivation to scientific marigold farming, earning over ₹3 lakh and emerging as a role model for farmers adopting floriculture.
Green manure is emerging as a sustainable farming practice that improves soil health, increases crop productivity, and reduces dependence on chemical fertilizers. The Agriculture Department is actively encouraging farmers to adopt this eco-friendly agricultural method.
A farmer from Raigarh district has achieved remarkable economic success by adopting flower cultivation under the National Horticulture Mission, earning several times more profit compared to traditional paddy farming.
Chhattisgarh Agriculture Minister Ramvichar Netam warned of strict legal action, including jail, against fertiliser black marketers while assuring adequate supply for farmers. The government reviewed Kharif 2026 preparedness, promoted organic farming and crop diversification, and directed priority implementation of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan.