New Delhi, May 19 -- Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced that that a nationwide "Khet Bachao Abhiyan" will be launched from June 1 focusing on balanced fertiliser use, soil health, modern technology adoption and farmer awareness.

Inaugurating Eastern Regional Agriculture Conference in Bhubaneswar, the Minister called for strict action against fake fertilisers, counterfeit pesticides and substandard seeds.

The conference focused on pulses and oilseeds production, integrated farming, natural farming, farmer registry, horticulture, agricultural credit, marketing reforms, control over fake agricultural inputs and enhancement of farmers' income.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Eastern India has the potential to become ...