Kisan Diwas

Kisan Diwas is widely celebrated in India on December 23rd. The holiday is dedicated to farmers and is dedicated to the birthday of Chaudhary Charan Singh, the fifth prime minister of the state. The date is celebrated on a large scale and with great enthusiasm!

History

Charan Singh was born into a simple peasant family in 1902. He graduated from high school and was admitted to the University of Agra to study law, and later took up his own business in Ghaziabad. During the period of Indian independence, the man’s career suffered greatly due to open opposition to the incumbent prime minister, but in 1967 Charan created his own party. In 1975, a state of emergency was declared in the country, and the man was subjected to repression. After 2 years, he was rehabilitated and began to lead the post of Minister of the Interior.

In 1979 he lost the support of the government and resigned. After 5 years, the man had a stroke and soon died. The politician paid great attention to the development of agriculture. Over the years, he improved the situation of the peasants, so he enjoyed great respect. He was especially honored in the state in which he was born – Uttar Pradesh. No wonder his personality became fundamental on National Day.

Interesting facts

Did you know that in India:

• more arable land is concentrated than anywhere else in the world;
• agriculture accounts for 18% of GDP;
• 60% of the population works in the agricultural sector;
• a lot of livestock, so the country is among the largest exporters in the direction.

How to celebrate

In Chaudhary Charan Singh, people buy products directly from farmers because most of the profits go to distributors, shops, corporations. Farms are visited, gratitude is expressed to its employees. Some people try their hand at this business and plant greens, berries and vegetables.

When is Kisan Diwas celebrated in 2022?

Kisan Diwas is observed on December 23 each year.

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