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Freedom Through Farming: Gujarat’s Organic Revolution Finds a New Home


Updated: July 18, 2025 10:04

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In a compelling blend of sustainability and rehabilitation, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat led a special programme titled Ek Kadam Prakrutik Krushi ki Ore (A Step Towards Natural Farming) at Tihar Jail, New Delhi, on July 17, 2025. The initiative, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, aims to transform prison land into fertile ground for natural farming and empower inmates with agricultural skills.
 
Purpose and Vision:
  • The event focused on promoting chemicalfree farming practices within prison premises
  • Governor Devvrat emphasized the longterm health and environmental benefits of natural farming
Empowering Inmates:
  • Inmates will be trained in sustainable farming techniques to help them reintegrate into society postrelease
  • The initiative encourages selfreliance and dignity through productive skillbuilding
Leadership and Support:
  • Delhi’s Home, Energy, and Education Minister Ashish Sood and Director General of Jails Satish Golcha joined the Governor
  • The programme aligns with national efforts to reduce chemical dependency in agriculture
Broader Impact:
  • The move reflects Gujarat’s growing commitment to natural farming, with over 9.7 lakh farmers already adopting the practice statewide
  • It also highlights the role of public institutions in advancing ecological consciousness
This unique convergence of governance, sustainability, and social reform underscores the transformative power of natural farming—both for the land and the lives it touches.
 
Sources: Indian Express, The Week, Gujarat Bhawan, PTI, The Hindu BusinessLine, MSN India

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