World Soil Day observed, maintence of soil health stressed

From A Correspondent

LAKHIMPUR, Dec 5: Along with the other parts of the tion, the World Soil Day was observed in Lakhimpur on Tuesday in befitting manner under the aegis of Lakhimpur Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) as per the direction of the Government of India.

The programme which was organized at the Lakhimpur District Library auditorium, began with the lighting of ceremonial lamps. It was chaired by Prabal Saikia, the chief scientist of Regiol Agricultural Research Centre, while Lakhimpur MP Pradan Baruah graced the occasion as the chief guest. He delivered the iugural speech of the programme. In connection with the World Soil Day, Lakhimpur KVK maged to distribute soil health cards among 550 farmers of the district and this event was formally iugurated by the MP, Pradan Baruah. He, while addressing the farmers, insisted upon the diagnosis of local soil health and their scientific approach in farming with a view to reap good harvest. He called upon the agro-based self-help groups in the district to come forward to launch a new revolution in agricultural sector. Then he released some farmer-friendly monographs and leaflets prepared by Lakhimpur KVK. Head of the KVK, Dr. Pradip Hundique delivered the welcome address. DAO of Lakhimpur, Prakash Gogoi as a guest of honour, suggested the farmers to be judicious in using chemical fertilizers so that the farming land would not lose their sustaibility and tural fertility. He further insisted upon organic farming in the district.   

 TEZPUR: Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur also observed World Soil Day at District Library, Tezpur on Tuesday. The aim and objective of the programme was to create awareness among the farmers about the maintence of soil health for better crop production. The Head of KVK, Sonitpur, Dr. PC Deka welcomed the dignitaries and the farmers present on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Dr. MK Sarma, Professor from Directorate of Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat highlighted some of the major issues related to soil degradation and amelioration of the same for restoring soil health. Dr Ranen Barman, Associate Dean, BNCA, elaborated the scientific soil magement by ancient rishis and munis of India. The District Agriculture Officer, Sonitpur, KK th stressed the need of organic farming in maintaining soil health. The chief guest, Ram Prasad Sarmah, MP of Tezpur Lok Sabha constituency, discussed about pollution and its effect on soil and environment as a whole. He also suggested few indigenous methods which might be helpful for conserving soil health. More than 400 farmers attended the programme.

 A few farmers were provided with the soil health cards in the programme.