Farmers' Day, or Kisan Diwas, is observed annually on 23 December. The day marks the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, India’s fifth Prime Minister, known as the "Champion of India’s Farmers." It honors farmers' contributions to the Indian economy and raises awareness about their challenges. Farmers' Day was first celebrated in 2001 as an initiative by the Government of India. Chaudhary Charan Singh introduced impactful agricultural policies to empower farmers and address rural challenges. He advocated sustainable practices and aimed to create a self-reliant agrarian economy.
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