Kisan Diwas or National Farmers Day is celebrated every year on 23 December by people all over India. The day honours farmers of the country, who are considered as 'annadataa' or the providers of food and recognise their importance in the sustenance of India's economy, growth, and food security.
Remembering Chaudhary Charan Singh
The day also marks the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, the fifth Prime Minister of India, renowned for his firm grasp of rural matters and unmatched commitment to farmers' welfare. On Tuesday, 23 December 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the former leader on X and said:
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"On the occasion of his birth anniversary, a humble tribute to former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Chaudhary Charan Singh Ji, the true well-wisher of the poor and farmers. His dedication and spirit of service to the nation will continue to inspire everyone."
Significance of National Farmers Day
National Farmers Day gives a signal to remember the problems of the farming community: fair pricing of the produce, sustainable agriculture, and climate change effects. It underlines the role of government schemes like subsidies, crop insurance, and agricultural loans for farmers in developing resilience and growth.
The Government of India officially celebrated 23 December as National Farmers Day in the year 2001, to recognise the great legacy of Chaudhary Charan Singh and the indispensable services farmers offer to keep food systems and economies afloat.
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Last year, the Government of India celebrated Kisan Diwas under the theme: “Empowering ‘Annadatas’ for a Prosperous Nation.”
Legacy and honours
Last March, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Bharat Ratna on Chaudhary Charan Singh posthumously. The award was received by his grandson Jayant Singh, who is a Union minister in the government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kisan Diwas is not a mere formality of celebration; it's a day of contemplation on farmers, who work selflessly with great contributions, amidst challenges, and their development needs that are unending.
