Every year on 26th of Jan India celebrates Republic Day to honour the date on which India's Constitution came into effect. The constitution gave our farmers many rights and privileges which were withheld before its formation. Under its guidance, various government departments and educational institutes were created and directed to help the farming community grow prosperous. Similarly many policies and guidelines came into effect post its directive principles

Indian government celebrates Farmers' Day every year on 23rd of December. The day is also dedicated to Choudhary Charan Singh's birthday, a famous leader who heralded many improved farmers' policies and was the 5th Prime Minister of India.

Farmers from 5 districts of Madhya Pradesh came together under the banner of Good Farming – Good Food to celebrate the occasion. In the district of Bhopal, farmers from the village Khauri gathered with the team of Solidaridad and organised a community gathering while following the COVID – 19 norms stated for such occasions.

Our Tri-Colour flag was unfurled around the tune of National Anthem, early in the morning. The Anganwadi workers and village headman, along with the General Manager of Solidaridad, hoisted the flag in unison. Like every auspicious function, the event started with the lighting of lamp which symbolises knowledge and light. The guests of honour, in succession, addressed the crowd. Top officials from Panchayat delighted the audience with their sincere words for the farming community and village unity. Nutrition specialists from Solidaridad discussed about the growing problem of Anaemia in rural areas. During the session, participants received detailed advice on Anaemia and its ill-effects, and various ways to counter the condition by micronutrient supplements. The importance of including Soy in the diet especially for such cases accompanied their guidance. Soy is rich in iron and zinc, therefore effective in diminishing the adverse impact of the anaemic condition.

A quiz competition based on the session was conducted. Participants wholeheartedly participated in the quiz and received attractive prizes for answering the question correctly. A small competition to entertain the kids was also placed in the event. Themed around nutrition awareness, an informative task of colouring the vegetables and then matching them with their nutrition details was enjoyed by every kid who participated. Best drawings were awarded with prizes as well.

Along with the session, Anganwadi workers from the area, who willingly participated in the event, also received a chance to convey their experience and knowledge about a good diet and its importance. A similar theme followed in other districts as well. In the Agar district, lead farmers gathered in Samarth Kisan Producer Company's premises and hoisted the national flag together. The participants were briefed about the technological improvement in the farming sector. They were shown how the farming advisories are brought to the farmers from the recently installed weather stations. A brief introduction to farmer producer organisations and its benefits were also brought to their attention during the meeting. Good Farming – Good Food programme offer resolute support towards creating livelihood for the farmers through Farmer Producer Organisations.

Partners and stakeholders frequently collaborate under the canopy of Good Farming – Good Food to unite the farming community and help them improve the farming standards. Occasions like Republic Day further provides opportunities to recognise and felicitate the hardworking group of Indian farmers and instill a feeling of nationalism in their noble profession.