Navya Nanda visits advanced farming institute in Kurukshetra, calls for science-backed support for farmers

Navya Nanda visits advanced farming institute in Kurukshetra, calls for science-backed support for farmers

Navya Nanda spent a day in Kurukshetra this week, visiting the Escorts Kubota Advanced Farming Institute and soaking in the atmosphere of fields, greenhouses and modern agricultural labs. Her posts from the visit carried a simple message: farming deserves respect, attention and innovation, and India’s next generation needs to stay closer to its roots.

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The institute, located on the outskirts of Kurukshetra, focuses on training farmers in scientific techniques that blend traditional wisdom with contemporary tools. Navya wrote that the goal is to give farmers better exposure, modern training and hands-on learning drawn from local contexts rather than imported theories. She said the idea is to empower farmers through practical knowledge so they can increase yield, reduce risk and manage land more sustainably.

The image showed her walking through a leafy field, stopping to observe irrigation systems and plant growth. In another, she stood beside a line of banana plants, umbrella in hand under the sharp afternoon sun, taking time to understand each patch of land being cultivated.

Navya has often spoken about the need to re-engage young Indians with agriculture, but this visit went a step further by highlighting an on-ground model that trains farmers through real farms instead of lecture rooms. The institute uses model plots spread across acres to demonstrate everything from soil improvement and crop spacing to sustainable water use, pest-resistant methods and modern machinery.

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Her caption emphasised the purpose behind the visit: giving farmers the tools and confidence to adopt scientific practices without losing their cultural or regional identity. She pointed out how these methods are not meant to replace traditional farming but to strengthen it, especially in regions like Kurukshetra where land holds deep historical significance.

With agriculture still employing a large share of the country’s population, Navya’s consistent focus on rural upliftment, skills training and economic empowerment aligns with her larger work through Project Naveli and her advocacy for community development. The Kurukshetra visit served as a reminder that lasting change often begins far away from city headlines, on fields where every small improvement can transform a family’s entire year.