Kisan Diwas or National Farmer's Day is celebrated in India on December 23rd each year. This day is chosen to honour the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, the 5th Prime Minister of India, who was a prominent farmer leader and introduced several policies for the welfare of farmers.
Kisan Day is celebrated on
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2010 · Topic: Agriculture and Allied Sectors (Rural Development and Farmer Welfare Initiatives)
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