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In Indian culture, we consider the sacred Earth as our mother. Understanding too well the
importance of protecting the earth from the impact of excessive human activities that deplete it of
its resources and bountifulness, the natural farming is emerging as a very popular choice. In this
form of farming, manure is prepared through natural materials which not only protect plants but also
ensure a steady income. The Government's efforts to boost agriculture are bringing a revolutionary
change in the lives of 80 crore small farmers of the country.

atya Devi of Laphughati, Shimla (Himachal
Pradesh) has small farmland having 150
Sapple saplings. She says, “I am now using
the natural farming spray for my plants. Earlier, I
used to buy the chemical spray from the shops,
in which the cost was also high. But the natural
farming spray is inexpensive and also gives good
farm yield. Earlier the cost would be above Rs
5000 but now not even Rs 500 are spent. I started We have to take our agriculture out
farming from my garden, others should also try it." of the lab of chemistry and connect it
Similarly, Manoj Sharma, a farmer, also says that
ever since natural farming has been started, the to the lab of nature. We need not only
land has become soft. to re-learn the ancient knowledge of
Phoolkumar from Rohtak (Haryana) says, “I do agriculture but also to sharpen it for
natural farming. Ever since we started it, five types modern times. In this direction, we have
of crops have been planted in the same field, in a to do research afresh, mould ancient
year. I am able to earn from Rs 1.5 lakh to 2.5 lakh knowledge into the modern scientific
in a year." Similarly, Ghanshyam Bhai Vithalbhai frame. India and its farmers are going
Patel, a resident of Kheda in Gujarat, was doing to lead the global mission for ‘Lifestyle
chemical farming which involved more cost
and also profit was less. This also had a ruinous for Environment’ i.e. LIFE in the 21st-
impact on land and the environment. This led century. In this Amrit Mahotsav, efforts
him to turn to natural farming. Like Patel, Hitesh should be made to associate at least
Jamnadas hails from Kutch in Gujarat. He says, one village of every panchayat with
“We do natural farming in 105 acres. I am doing natural farming''
this entire farming with cow dung and urine. This -Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

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