Himachal Pradesh is witnessing a surge in the adoption of natural farming methods, with Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla announcing that approximately 1.94 lakh farmers are currently practicing this eco-friendly approach across 34,342 hectares of land. Speaking at an international conference at Dr. YS Parmar Horticulture and Forestry University, he praised the significant role of Nauni University in promoting natural farming and acknowledged the efforts of Gujarat's Governor Acharya Devvrat in revolutionizing agricultural practices in the state. The central government has launched a 'National Mission on Natural Farming' inspired by Himachal's model, aiming to connect an additional 36,000 farmers to this sustainable method by 2024-25. The conference, which features international experts, focuses on enabling sustainable food systems, highlighting the importance of moving away from harmful chemical fertilizers. Governor Shukla emphasized that Himachal serves as a model for other states and expressed pride in the state's achievements in sustainable agriculture.