Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday, 9 July 2026 called for turning natural farming into a mass movement, framing it not merely as an agricultural alternative but as a commitment to protecting the earth, the environment, and the future of coming generations. Saini urged citizens to make 'Harit Kranti 2.0' (Green Revolution 2.0) a people's movement to fulfil this pledge.

Context

Posting in Hindi on 9 July 2026, Saini wrote: 'Prakritik kheti kewal kheti ka vikalp nahin, balki hamari dharti, paryavaran aur aane wali peedhiyon ke surakshit bhavishy ka sankalp hai' — 'Natural farming is not merely an alternative to farming, but a pledge for the safe future of our earth, our environment, and the generations to come.' He called on people to join the effort and make Harit Kranti 2.0 a jan-andolan (people's movement).

The framing invokes the legacy of the original Green Revolution of the 1960s, which transformed Haryana and neighbouring states into India's grain basket through high-yield seeds, irrigation expansion, and chemical inputs. Saini's messaging positions the new initiative as a corrective course — one that prioritises soil health, reduced chemical dependency, and environmental sustainability.

Policy Backdrop

The first Green Revolution, while dramatically raising foodgrain output, left a documented trail of soil degradation, depleting water tables, and pesticide residues — problems that have been acutely felt in Haryana's agricultural belt over subsequent decades. The Union government acknowledged these pressures as early as 2015, when it launched the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) to scale organic and natural farming clusters across the country.

Since then, several Indian states have introduced dedicated natural farming programmes. Central policy documents have consistently emphasised reducing chemical fertiliser use while sustaining productivity. Haryana's current messaging aligns with this gradual national pivot toward low-external-input agriculture, reinforcing a broader policy consensus that has been building for over a decade.

Stakeholders and Impact

Haryana's farmers — many of whom have practised input-intensive cultivation since the 1960s — stand at the centre of this proposed transition. Shifting to natural farming typically involves changes in soil preparation, pest management, and input sourcing, which can affect short-term yields and income if not supported by adequate training and market linkages.

Consumer health advocates and environmental groups have long pushed for reduced pesticide loads in the food supply, and Saini's framing explicitly ties the initiative to intergenerational environmental responsibility. The emphasis on a jan-andolan suggests the government is seeking community-level adoption rather than a top-down regulatory push.

What's Next

Observers will watch for concrete follow-through: budget allocations for natural farming clusters, pilot programme announcements, and any linkage with revised national guidelines on organic certification under the PKVY framework. Whether the Harit Kranti 2.0 label translates into a formal state scheme or remains a mobilisation campaign will determine its measurable impact on Haryana's approximately 1.6 lakh farming households. The pitch for a mass movement also signals that political messaging around sustainable agriculture is increasingly central to the BJP's outreach in a state with deep agrarian roots.