NATIONAL FARMERS DAY
- December 23, 2020
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPN Topics
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Subject : Current Events
Context :This year, Kisan Diwas takes place against the backdrop of intensifying farmers’ protests on the borders of the national capital.
Concept :
- The National Famers Days or Kisan Diwas is celebrated every year in India on the 23rd of December. 23rd December was chosen to honour the birth anniversary of the fifth Prime Minister of India, Choudhary Charan Singh.
- Born on 23rd December 1902, the former Prime Minister was also known as a Kisan Leader and followed the slogan of 2nd Prime Minister of India, Lal Bahadur Shashtri’s ‘JaiJawan Jai Kisan’.
- From pre-Independence to the post Independence era, Chaudhary Charan Singh played a pivotal role in the Agricultural Sector of India by drafting and enacting various bills for farmer’s reforms.
- The day is celebrated to promote awareness among the citizens of the country to understand the importance of the contributions of the farmers to the society and overall economic and social development of a country.
- By celebrating the National Farmers Day, the government also aims to encourage the farmers across the country by organizing various activities for farmers were the winners are rewarded with prizes.