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Kisan Diwas (National Farmer Day)2024

Kisan Diwas focuses on supporting farmers through better policies, raising awareness, and recognizing their hard work in keeping agriculture and rural communities strong.

By Aryan Sharma
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Kisan Diwas (National Farmer Day)

Kisan Diwas or National Farmer Day is celebrated every year on December 23 in India to honor farmers for their important role in the country's economy and food supply. The theme for Kisan Diwas 2024 is "Empowering Farmers for Sustainable Agriculture". The day marks the birth of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, who worked to improve the lives of farmers. Kisan Diwas focuses on supporting farmers through better policies, raising awareness, and recognizing their hard work in keeping agriculture and rural communities strong.

Biography of Chaudhary Charan Singh

Chaudhary Charan Singh was born on December 23, 1902, in Hapur district, Uttar Pradesh. Growing up in a farming family, he understood the struggles of rural communities. After studying law, he entered politics to fight for the rights of farmers and improve conditions in rural areas.

Full NameShri Chaudhary Charan Singh
Date of Birth December 23, 1902
Place of BirthNoorpur, Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh
Educational BackgroundGraduated in Science (1923), Post-graduation from Agra University (1925)
Political PartyJanata Party
Prime Minister of IndiaJuly 28, 1979 – January 14, 1980
Other Key Positions Held
  • First Elected to U.P. Assembly in 1937 from Chhaprauli
  • Minister for Revenue, Agriculture, and Local Self-government in various U.P. cabinets
  • Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (1952, 1970)
Major Contributions
  • Architect of land reforms in U.P.
  • Formulated the Dept. Redemption Bill (1939) for rural debtors
  • Instrumental in passing the Land Holding Act (1960)
Key BeliefsSocial justice, simplicity, and farmer welfare
Publication
  • Abolition of Zamindari
  • Co-operative Farming X-rayed
  • India’s Poverty and its Solution
  • Peasant Proprietorship or Land to the Workers
LegacyKnown for his strong connection with the rural population and contributions to peasant welfare
AwardsBharat Ratna in 2024 (posthumous)

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