Kisan Diwas: Understanding The Importance Of Organic Farming

Kisan Diwas or Farmers’ Day is observed in India every year on December. Being an agricultural country, India celebrates this day to recognize the efforts of the farmers. And what would be a better way to acknowledge the contribution of agriculture and farmers than celebrating Kisan Day. This is also the day when India’s fifth Prime Minister, Choudhary Charan Singh was born. Choudhary Charan Singh was also a remarkable farmer’s leader and introduced several policies and bills in agriculture for the betterment of farmers. He is also remembered as the ‘champion of India’s peasants’. Organic foods are one of the results of his efforts and are growing in demand these days.

Government and common people have now started looking towards natural food that includes organic vegetables, fruits, and products. On Farmers Day, let’s know more about organic foods, what benefits they offer, and how farmers grow them. 

Organic Farming Goals to Remember on Kisan Diwas

Farming of organic foods involves government-regulated practices to enhance the quality of water and soil. This practice promotes a safe and healthy environment for soil, water, livestocks, and plants. On the occasion of Kisan Diwas, here are some goals set by government that we must remember: 

1. Better quality of water, soil, and livestocks
2. Pollution reduction
3. Care towards cows, chicken, and other livestocks
4. Animals can roam freely without caring for cages
5. No drugs and abuses to animals
6. Sustainable model of farming

Dos and Don’ts of Organic Farming

Here are some points to remember on Kisan Day about what you should and should not do for organic farming:

Dos

1. Use of green and livestock manure to improve soil fertility
2. Plant rotation practices for improving soil quality and preventing plant diseases
3. Use of crops which can reduce the soil erosion
4. Predatory birds and insects for promoting the natural way of pest control

Don’ts

1. Using synthetic fertilisers for adding nutrients to soil 
2. Sewage sludge for increasing the soil fertility
3. Use of synthetic pesticides 
4. Injecting livestocks with growth hormones and antibiotics 

Health Benefits of Organic Foods to Remember on Kisan Day

The positive impact that food, in general, has on mental, physical, and emotional health is enhanced with organic foods. On Kisan Diwas, we want to bring your attention to the reasons why you should include organic food to your diet: 

1. Conventional agricultural practices are used rather than chemicals like insecticides, synthetics, and fungicides in order to keep the nutritional value of soil and plants intact
2. No preservatives used, making us focus on only seasonal and fresh foods which are recommended by health experts.
3. Organic farming helps to reduce soil erosion, increase fertility, use less energy, reduce pollution, and conserve water. 
4. Foods are rich with nutrients like omega 3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and flavonoids. 
5. No more toxic metals like cadmium. 

Conclusion

Farmers Day in India, popularly known as Kisan Diwas, observes the endeavour and role of farmers to help the nation stay healthy and developing. But farmers experience difficulties growing organic foods as they are not sure whether they get the right price for their efforts. Let’s vouch this Kisan Day to adopt organic foods and be a part of the journey of a healthy and wealthy nation.