Kisan Diwas- December 23

December 23, 2023

National Farmer’s Day, or Kisan Diwas, is observed on December 23 in India to recognise farmers as the backbone of the country.
The day commemorates the birth anniversary of India’s former prime minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.
During his short time in office (1979-80), Singh launched various welfare initiatives focused on improving the well-being and empowerment of farmers.
Recognising his contributions, the Government of India officially declared December 23 as National Farmer’s Day in 2001, acknowledging Singh’s remarkable transition from a farmer to the leader of the nation.
The theme for Farmer’s Day 2023 is ‘Delivering Smart Solutions for Sustainable Food Security and Resilience’.