To Promote Sustainable Rabi Farming KVK-Sepahijala Organized ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’.

Sepahijala, Tripura, 24th of October, 2026 : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sepahijala, CAU (I), Tripura, organized ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ (Save the Farm Campaign) to promote sustainable crop production systems, improve soil health and fertility, disseminate scientific soil and nutrient management practices, and enhance farmers’ awareness of resource-use efficiency and climate-resilient agricultural technologies during the Rabi season.

The programme is being implemented under the esteemed guidance of Dr. Anupam Mishra, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, with technical guidance from Dr. Ng. Iboyaima, Director, Directorate of Extension Education, CAU, Imphal, and Dr. A. K. Mohanty, Director, ICAR–Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI), Zone VII, Umiam, Meghalaya. The initiative is being coordinated under the guidance of Prof. Arun Bhai Patel, Dean, College of Fisheries, Lembucherra, and the supervision of Dr. Shatabhisa Sarkar, Senior Scientist and Head, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Sepahijala.

Khet Bachao Abhiyan conducted at Gopinagar GP, Bishalgarh, Sepahijala, by KVK Sepahijala CAU (I), Tripura Awareness on balance use of fertilizer , soil health card and Natural farming were discussed in the campaign. Guests were  Pushpa Singha.(Chairman, Gopinagar GP) (Vice – Chariman, Gopinagar – Malabika Chowdhury.  Shipra Battacharjee (Fisheries Dept , Tripura FA Staff) Ramanuj Chakraborty (SMS, Fisheries, KVK Sepahijala) Nunglepam Monica (SMS, Food Processing Engineering) Pijush Debbarma,  Program Assistant, (Lab. Technician) Abraham Debbarma (Skilled Support Staff) KVK, Sepahijala..

Chairperson, encouraged farmers to minimize their reliance on synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides by adopting eco-friendly nutrient and pest management practices, including the application of Jeevamrut, farmyard manure and vermicompost, to improve soil fertility, maintain ecological balance, and promote the production of safe and quality food.

During the programme, Ramanuj Chakraborty (SMS, Fisheries, KVK Sepahijala) and Nunglepam Monica (SMS, Food Processing Engineering) highlighted the major objectives of the campaign, emphasizing the adoption of soil-conserving agricultural practices, integrated soil fertility management and the judicious application of agricultural inputs for sustainable crop production. Farmers received technical guidance on the preparation and application of Jeevamrut, to support soil biological activity and nutrient cycling. The session also emphasized site-specific and balanced fertilizer management based on Soil Health Card recommendations to improve nutrient-use efficiency, prevent excessive fertilizer application and minimize the risk of soil degradation.