India Observes National Farmer’s Day on December 23
- National Farmer’s Day (Kisan Diwas) is observed every year on December 23 in India to remember the role of Indian farmers in the economy.
- The day was first celebrated in 2001.
- The day is observed to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime Minster Chaudhary Charan Singh.
- He brought farmer-friendly policies and worked towards the welfare of the farmers.
- Chaudhary Charan Singh was the fifth Prime Minister of India and served the country as Prime Minister from 28 July 1979 to 14 January 1980.