Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan issued directives for resource optimization following PM Modi's appeal, including reduced vehicle convoy size.
Ministry will launch 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' to promote balanced fertilizer use and natural farming on 25% of agricultural land.
Officials directed to avoid foreign travel, gold purchases, and promote domestic tourism and indigenous products through 'Vocal for Local'.
Currently 18 lakh farmers practice natural farming on 8 lakh hectares, with 1,657 ICAR teams formed for farmer awareness.