Car Nicobar, May 29: The Deputy Commissioner, Nicobars, Shri Amit Kale, IAS, as chief guest inaugurated the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan 2025, a nationwide agricultural campaign aimed at enhancing agricultural practices and supporting farmers across India, in Car Nicobar today at Community Hall, Perka and Big Lapathy village. The campaign is scheduled to run from May 29 to June 12, 2025.
In his keynote address, the Deputy Commissioner said, “the Rath Yatra under Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan is not merely a campaign—it’s a commitment to our farmers. By bringing information, inputs, and innovation to the grassroots, we are bridging the gap between policy and practice. I urge every farmer to actively engage in this journey towards self-reliance and prosperity.”
Shri Lionald Nicomede, Chairman, Tribal Council, Car Nicobar, addressed the gathering as the guest of honour, encouraging farmers to adopt scientific and Government-backed agricultural practices. He praised the efforts of KVK and partner Departments in delivering essential services at the grassroots.
In his welcome address, Dr. Santosh Kumar, Senior Scientist & Head, ICAR-KVK Nicobar, outlined the core objectives of the campaign and its critical role in promoting agricultural innovation in the Nicobar Islands.
The primary objective of the campaign is to educate farmers on modern agricultural technologies, raise awareness about Government schemes and policies, and guide them in the effective use of Soil Health Cards for crop selection and balanced fertilizer application.
The 15-day campaign will span across nearly all villages in Car Nicobar, Nancowry, and Campbell Bay in the Nicobar District. It will include a series of awareness programmes, door-to-door outreach, and interactive sessions between scientific teams, line Department officials, and local farmers. These efforts are designed to bring practical knowledge and Government support directly to the grassroots level.
Simultaneous inauguration ceremonies were held at Campbell Bay and Nancowry Islands, organized by Team Campbell Bay and Team Nancowry, respectively. As part of the initiative, the following agricultural and allied inputs were distributed to support integrated and sustainable farming systems viz. Soil Health Cards, Fishing Licenses and ID Cards, National Fisheries Digital Platform Certificates, Chicks and Animal Feed, Mineral Supplements and High-Quality Seeds.
The vote of thanks was delivered by Shri C. Vinod Kumar, Assistant Director, Agriculture Department.
The event concluded with the ceremonial flag-off of the Rath Yatra by Shri Amit Kale, IAS and Chairman, Tribal Council, Shri Lionald Nicomede, marking the formal district-wide launch of the campaign. This was followed by technical presentations by ICAR-KVK Nicobar and line Departments on various farmer-centric Government schemes and innovative agricultural technologies.