National farmer's day, observed annually on December 23rd, holds a special place in the heart of every Indian.

• Dedicated to farmers, the day marks the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, the fifth Prime Minister of India, whose life and work were devoted to the welfare of the farming community.
• This day is a celebration of the immense contribution of farmers to the nation's economy and sustenance.
• Chaudhary Charan Singh, often called the Champion of Indian Farmers, was born on December 23, 1902, in a humble farming family in Uttar Pradesh.