Shillong, Oct 21: The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Jaintia Hills in coordination with the Agriculture Department, Agricultural Technology Management Agency and allied departments will conduct Khet Bachao Abhiyan from October 22 to November 30 across West and East Jaintia Hills.
The campaign aims to promote sustainable, climate-resilient and eco-friendly farming practices with focus on soil health, natural resource conservation and crop productivity.
As part of it, awareness programmes, trainings and field demonstrations will be held across villages on natural and organic farming, soil health and nutrient management, quality seed production and community seed banks, soil and water conservation, climate-resilient agriculture, integrated farming systems, pest and disease management, waste recycling and vermicomposting.
Leaflets, posters and digital materials in local languages will also be distributed.
KVK has urged farmers, farm women, rural youth, SHGs and farmer organisations to participate and avail the training and demonstrations.
