KVK-Sepahijala & Department Of Agriculture And Farmers Welfare Launch ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ At Nalchar And Bishramganj.

Sepahijala, Tripura, 31st of October, 2026 : Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Sepahijala’s continued efforts to disseminate scientific agricultural knowledge, strengthen farmers’ awareness, and promote sustainable farming practices organized a ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ at Nalchar Village under Nalchar Block, and Bishramganj GP, Charilam Block, Sepahijala District, Tripura, in collaraboration with Department of Agriculture and farmers welfare, Nalchar Agri subdivision (ATMA Scheme). The objective of programme is to promote sustainable agricultural practices, soil health, and raising awareness among farmers about the judicious use of agricultural inputs and to approaches and encourage farmers to make informed decisions based on local conditions, crop requirements, and sustainable soil and crop management practices.

The programme at Nalchar Village was attended Shri Lukajit Debnath, President, Agriculture Standing Committee, Nalchar; Shri Manish Das, Superintendent of Agriculture, Nalchar; Shri Main Uddin, Agriculture Officer; Shri Arkanir Bagchi, Agriculture Officer; in the presence of  Dr. Ayam Pushparani Devi, Subject Matter Speciajlist (Horticulture), KVK-Sepahijala, Pijush Debbarma, Prog. Assistant (Lab. Technician), KVK Sepahijala and others.

The programme at Bishramganj Village was attended Smt, Khela Nath Bhowmik, Chairman, Charilam Panchayet Samiti, Shri Ram Mohan Debbanrma, Chairman, Dr. Bibhas Kanti De, Deputy Director of Agriculture, Sepahijala District; in the presence of Dr. Utpal Dey, Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Protection), Ms. Kavita Khatri, Programme Assistant (Computer) and others

Shri Manish Das, Superintendent of Agriculture, Nalchar, highlighted current agricultural challenges and explained the need to adopt natural farming as part of the Khet Bachao Campaign. He also shared guidance on Rabi crop planning to support informed decision-making and promote long-term agricultural sustainability.

Dr. Ayam Pushparani Devi, Subject Matter Specialist in Horticulture, urged farmers to use fertilizers judiciously and gradually replace chemical fertilizers with organic alternatives. She also outlined sustainable practices to restore and maintain soil health.

Dr. Utpal Dey, Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Protection) KVK Sepahijala shared importance of adopting sustainable farming practices, maintaining soil health, and ensuring the judicious application of fertilisers to improve agricultural productivity. The campaign also emphasised the potential of natural farming methods in promoting environmentally friendly agriculture and supporting the long-term sustainability of farming systems.

To familiarised farmers with locally prepared inputs and seed-treatment practices associated with natural farming, practical demonstrations were conducted on the preparation of Jeevamrut and Neemastra during the programe

The programme was coordinated by Dr. Utpal Dey, Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Protection), and Dr. Ayam Pushparani Devi, Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture), KVK-Sepahijala. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Dr Anupam Mishra, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, CAU, Imphal and under the technical guidance of Dr. Ng. Iboyaima, Director, Directorate of Extension Education, CAU, Imphal; Dr. A. K Mohanty, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Zone VII, Umiam, Meghalaya. The programme was organized under the guidance of Prof. Arun Bhai Patel, Dean, College of Fisheries, Lembucherra and supervision of Dr Shatabhisa Sarkar, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK, Sepahijala