As part of the nationwide flagship campaign “Khet Bachao Abhiyan”, being observed from June 1 to 30 to promote soil health and sustainable agriculture, ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Wokha organized an awareness-cum-input distribution programme at Old Riphyim village on June 17.
During the programme, KVK scientists delivered technical lectures and conducted demonstrations on organic farming, soil sample collection, soil testing, soil health management and the balanced use of fertilisers for sustainable crop production in hill agriculture.
Participants were sensitised on the importance of maintaining soil fertility through scientific nutrient management, increased use of organic inputs and soil test-based fertiliser application to enhance productivity while conserving natural resources.
More than 200 farmers, farm women and rural youth attended the programme and actively participated in the interactive sessions. Scientists highlighted that healthy soil forms the foundation of sustainable agriculture, food security, environmental protection and improved livelihoods.
Farmers were encouraged to adopt eco-friendly farming practices and integrated nutrient management approaches to ensure the long-term sustainability of their farming systems.
To promote crop diversification, nutritional security and the adoption of improved agricultural technologies, critical agricultural inputs, including Biofortified Quality Protein Maize (HQPM), groundnut and soybean (KDS variety) seeds, were distributed to the participants.
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KVK Zunheboto:
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Zunheboto, Nagaland University, has been actively conducting the month-long “Khet Bachao Abhiyan” campaign across several villages in Zunheboto district. During the campaign, the KVK teams were able to educate the farming community on the importance of soil health management, integrated nutrient management, water conservation, organic and natural farming practices, and climate-resilient agricultural technologies. Special emphasis was laid on reducing the indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers inputs and promoting environmentally sustainable farming systems suited to the agro-climatic conditions of the district.
Speaking on the occasion of sarpanch sammelan, Dr Rakesh Kumar Chaurasia, Principal Scientist and Head, KVK Zunheboto, stated that the Khet Bachao Abhiyan is more than an awareness campaign—it is a collective call to action for farmers, village institutions, and youth to safeguard agriculture and ensure long-term food security. He emphasized that the future of rural prosperity lies in sustainable and profitable farming systems supported by scientific knowledge and community participation.
Till date KVK, Nagaland University has covered 16 villages, including sarpanch sammelan, field demonstration at villages as well as at KVK farm, distribution of fruit and plant sapling, bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides. More than 1800 farmers has been covered through this campaign till date.
