2004

International Year of Rice

Raise awareness about rice’s role in food security and sustainable development.

2005

International Year of Physics

Highlight contributions of physics to agriculture and technological innovations.

2006

International Year of Deserts and Desertification

Focus on desertification, land degradation, and drought’s impact on agriculture.

2007

International Year of Water

Emphasize water conservation and sustainable use in agriculture.

2008

International Year of Potato

Promote potatoes as a staple food and key crop for food security.

2009

International Year of Fiber

Raise awareness of the importance of natural fibers in agriculture and textiles.

2010

International Year of Biodiversity

Promote biodiversity in agriculture to ensure sustainable ecosystems.

2011

International Year of Forests

Highlight the connection between forests and agriculture for ecosystem balance.

2012

International Year of Cooperatives

Promote agricultural cooperatives for economic development and farmers’ empowerment.

1

26th January

Republic Day (Celebrates agricultural and rural achievements in the nation)

3

15th March

World Consumer Rights Day

4

21st March

World Forestry Day

5

22nd March

World Water Day

6

1st April

National Farmers Day (In India, some states celebrate this day to honor farmers)

7

5th June

World Environment Day

8

16th July

ICAR Day (Indian Council of Agricultural Research Day)

9

15th August

Independence Day (Focus on agricultural progress)

10

16th September

Ozone Day

11

16th October

World Food Day (Celebrating India’s agricultural production)

12

23rd December

Kisan Day (Birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh)

13

11th November

National Milk Day (Commemorating the day Dr. Verghese Kurien introduced ‘White Revolution’)

14

23rd January

National Farmers’ Day (In honor of Chaudhary Charan Singh’s birthday)

15

1st December

National Pollution Control Day (Focus on reducing agricultural pollution)