CHANDIGARH, 17 May 2025: In a bold step toward sustainable agriculture, the Haryana government has announced it will use land owned by the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department to promote natural farming practices across the state.
The initiative aligns with the state’s vision of encouraging eco-friendly, chemical-free, and low-cost farming methods aimed at improving soil health and enhancing farmers’ incomes.
As a pilot project, the scheme will launch in village Jatheri in the Pundri constituency of Kaithal district, where over 53 acres of government-owned farmland will be dedicated exclusively to natural farming. This land, previously leased out to tenants, will no longer be used for conventional agriculture.
According to an official statement, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has approved the move, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to empowering farmers and ensuring long-term agricultural prosperity through environmentally sound practices.
“Natural farming is the future. It reduces dependency on expensive inputs and enhances ecological balance,” the chief minister said.
Tenants and lessees already associated with the land will be eligible to participate in the program. They will receive comprehensive training, technical support, and on-ground guidance from the government to successfully adopt natural farming methods.
If the pilot project proves successful, officials say the scheme will be expanded across Haryana in a phased manner—positioning the state as a national leader in sustainable and regenerative agriculture.
The announcement comes at a time when concerns over soil degradation, chemical dependency, and rising input costs are pushing policymakers and farmers alike to explore nature-based solutions for food production.
