The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Zunheboto, Nagaland University, officially kicked off the month-long nationwide campaign, “Khet Bachao Abhiyaan” (Save the Farm Campaign) on October 22 at Zaphumi village under Akuluto block.
The nationwide campaign, spearheaded by the GoI under the theme “Healthy Soil, Prosperous Farmers,” is being implemented from October 22 to November 30. It marks a coordinated national effort across all districts, actively involving ICAR Institutes, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), Central and State Agricultural Universities, State Agriculture Departments, and key stakeholders.
The local launch programme in Zunheboto was officially inaugurated by Kinito Kinimi, BJP Party Worker, Zunheboto district, Nagaland.
Briefing the gathering on the core objectives, Wapangtoshi Longkumer, Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of KVK Zunheboto, emphasized that the campaign aims to promote the balanced and judicious use of fertilizers, enhance soil health, encourage sustainable nutrient management practices, and accelerate the adoption of Natural Farming across the country.
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Wapangtoshi Longkumer, Chief Technical Officer (CTO) stated that “The campaign focuses on disseminating critical messages regarding soil health management, green manure, organic and biological products, and sustainable agriculture.” He laid special emphasis on reducing the indiscriminate use of chemical inputs and fostering environmentally sustainable farming systems specifically tailored to the agro-climatic conditions of Zunheboto district.
To drive awareness and drastically reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers, KVK Zunheboto will conduct extensive on-field demonstrations for local farmers. These demonstrations will cover the practical application of green manure, organic manure, Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), and the correct, calculated use of agricultural inputs.
The month-long campaign will continue to execute targeted outreach activities across the district until November 30, ensuring that the message of soil conservation reaches the grassroots level.
