Sri Vijaya Puram, June 28: ICAR–KVK, Nimbudera, organized a series of awareness programmes on sustainable farming practices under “Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2026” during 25–26 June, 2026 at Subhasgram and Madhupur villages of Diglipur Block, North & Middle Andaman, in collaboration with UTATMA, Department of Agriculture, A & N Administration.
The programme aimed to create awareness among farmers about sustainable agricultural practices for enhancing crop productivity, conserving soil health, improving resource-use efficiency, reducing dependency on external inputs, and increasing farm income.
During the programme, farmers were sensitized on various components of sustainable agriculture & educated about the importance of adopting improved crop varieties, and quality seeds of improved paddy and vegetable varieties were distributed to encourage the adoption of better-performing crops and enhance farm productivity.
During the farmer–expert interaction sessions, experts provided technical guidance on efficient input management, integrated nutrient and pest management, climate-resilient farming practices, and the adoption of improved agricultural technologies for sustainable crop production. A total of 42 farmers and farmwomen actively participated in the programme.