Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat has advocated for natural farming as a crucial solution to restore soil fertility, which he states has been degraded by excessive chemical fertilizer and pesticide use. Speaking at a dialogue in Nashik, he emphasized that natural farming, coupled with cattle rearing, is essential for a self-reliant India and to combat declining human immunity due to contaminated food grains. He noted the Green Revolution's necessity but highlighted its long-term adverse effects on soil microorganisms and water retention.