Khet Bachao Abhiyaan launched in Nagaland to promote soil health and natural farming
DIMAPUR — The nationwide campaign Khet Bachao Abhiyaan (Save the Farm Campaign) was launched in Nagaland on Thursday to promote soil health and natural farming.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Government of India on the theme “Healthy Soil, Prosperous Farmers", is being implemented from October 22 to November 30 as part of the nationwide Khet Bachaao Abhiyaan (KBA-Rabi 2026).
It marks a coordinated national effort across all districts, actively involving ICAR institutes, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, central and state agricultural universities, state agriculture departments, and key stakeholders.
Zunheboto: In Zunheboto district, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Nagaland University, kicked off the campaign at Zaphumi village under Akuluto block. The local launch programme was inaugurated by Kinito Kinimi, BJP party worker from Zunheboto district.
Briefing the gathering on the core objectives, Chief Technical Officer of KVK Zunheboto, Wapangtoshi Longkumer, stated that the campaign aims to promote the balanced and judicious use of fertilisers, enhance soil health, encourage sustainable nutrient management practices, and accelerate the adoption of natural farming across the country.
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"The campaign focuses on disseminating critical messages regarding soil health management, green manure, organic and biological products, and sustainable agriculture," Longkumer stated. He laid special focus on reducing the indiscriminate use of chemical inputs and fostering environmentally sustainable farming systems specifically tailored to the agro-climatic conditions of Zunheboto district.
To drive awareness and drastically reduce reliance on chemical fertilisers, KVK Zunheboto will conduct extensive on-field demonstrations for local farmers. These demonstrations will cover the practical application of green manure, organic manure, Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), and the correct, calculated use of agricultural inputs.
Medziphema: In Medziphema, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-National Research Centre on Mithun organised an awareness programme at Medziphema village on Thursday.
During the programme, farmers were made aware of the importance and basic principles of natural farming, including the use of locally available inputs, recycling of farm waste, improving soil fertility, and reducing dependence on chemical fertilisers.
According to a press release, the importance of soil health, balanced nutrient use, water conservation, and sustainable farming practices was also highlighted. The programme encouraged farmers to adopt eco-friendly and cost-effective farming practices for long-term agricultural sustainability.