Kisan Diwas 2019 Date: History and Significance of Kisan Divas or National Farmers Day in India
There is no doubt that the challenges being combated by farmers are exponential and require our utmost attention, now more than ever. It is in times like these that celebration of days like Kisan Diwas plays a much more significant role.
Kisan Diwas is the annual celebration of Indian farmers and is observed on December 23 across the country. Also known as Farmer's Day, this observance falls on the birth anniversary of India's fifth Prime Minister, Choudhary Charan Singh. Kisan Diwas is observed as a day to celebrate the farmers, who form the backbone of our agriculturally-backed country. Kisan Diwas celebrations are normally filled with discussions, workshops, exhibitions and other programs organised by the government and other organisations. Kisan Diwas is also widely celebrated in schools and colleges by encouraging student participation in essay competitions, extempore and debates, etc.
Indian farmers have been at the forefront of building our country and continue to selflessly strive to produce everything from the food we eat to the raw materials for the urban-chic clothes we don. However, there are various issues that farmers have been combating single-handedly. Whether it is updating their own knowledge and staying on track with the evolving world in agriculture or merely speaking up about the financial burdens that they struggle with, there is a lot that the Indian farmer needs to open upon. And this need is one of the main reasons that makes Kisan Diwas of utmost importance.
When Is Kisan Diwas Celebrated?
National farmers day is a public holiday which celebrates the farmer population of the country. In India, Farmers Day is observed on December 23, which is the birth anniversary of the fifth Prime Minister of India, Choudhary Charan Singh. This date was chosen for this important celebration as Choudhary Charan Singh was one of the pioneers to focus on Indian villages as a whole, and paved the way for revolutionary land reform laws.
Why Is Kisan Diwas Observed?
There are various reasons behind the observance of Kisan Diwas. The most common reason has to be to celebrate the farming community of India, which almost 70% of the country. It is important to note that despite being the most prominent means of life for so many people, not many are aware of the problems that farmers face. People remain ignorant about the necessary information about this sect of the country. Kisan Diwas celebrations work on educating people about these issues, and also focused on empowering the farmers themselves with the latest learnings of the agricultural sector.
How is Kisan Diwas Celebrated?
Kisan Diwas celebrations differ from institution to institution and region to region. School and colleges focus on organising essay competitions and debates to promote dialogue and productive discussions on farmers and farming technologies. On the other hand, governments and organisations also reach out to the Indian farmers and help them to stay updated with the latest changes and happenings of the sector. Kisan Diwas also serves as a perfect reminder for all of us to thank these farmers, who are the primary source of our soulful meals.
There is no doubt that the challenges being combated by farmers are exponential and require our utmost attention, now more than ever. It is in times like these that celebration of days like Kisan Diwas plays a much more significant role. We hope that Kisan Diwas 2019 brings with it an abundance of knowledge and fills the lives of all the farmers with the prosperity and growth they deserve!
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