New Delhi: Union Home and Cooperatives Minister Amit Shah advocated the wider adoption of organic farming, describing chemical fertilisers as a major contributor to lifestyle diseases.
Addressing a farmers’ convention in Rewa, Shah said organic farming can raise farmers’ incomes, conserve water and improve public health.
Sharing his personal experience, Shah said he had experimented with organic farming on his own agricultural land and found that crop yields did not decline but increased.
He described organic farming as a traditional Indian practice that has been overlooked in recent decades, adding that farming across 21 acres can be sustained using inputs derived from a single cow, without chemical fertilisers or pesticides.
Shah argued that chemical-laden food contributes to ailments such as blood pressure, diabetes and thyroid disorders, while organic methods offer a healthier alternative.
He said over 40 lakh farmers across the country have already adopted organic farming, demonstrating its viability at scale.
During the event, Shah felicitated two farmers from Rewa for their work in organic farming. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla and other leaders were present.
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