खेत बचाओ कार्यक्रम के अंतर्गत दिवर गांव एवं आईसीएआर-सीसीएआरआई, गोवा में प्राकृतिक एवं जैविक खेती पर जागरूकता कार्यक्रम आयोजित
ICAR-CCARI, Goa, Launches 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' at Karmali Village, Tiswadi, Goa
As part of the Khet Bachao Programme, awareness programmes on Natural Farming and Organic Farming were conducted on 23 October 2026 at Divar village and ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CCARI), Goa, to promote sustainable agricultural practices, improve soil health, reduce dependence on chemical inputs, and encourage environmentally friendly farming systems.
The awareness programme at Divar village, Goa, focused on sensitising farmers to the principles and practices of natural and organic farming. The discussions highlighted the importance of using locally available resources, organic manures, biological inputs, and eco-friendly crop management practices to improve soil fertility, conserve natural resources, and ensure long-term agricultural sustainability.
Another awareness programme was organised at ICAR-CCARI, Goa, for students from Goa University and farmers from Bali village, South Goa. The programme emphasised the importance of natural and organic farming in maintaining soil health, reducing cultivation costs, conserving biodiversity, and promoting sustainable food production. Participants were sensitised to practical approaches for adopting these farming systems under Goa's agro-climatic conditions.
The programmes were coordinated by Dr. Paramesha V, Senior Scientist (Agronomy), and Mr. Shashi Vishwakarma, Technical Officer, Natural Resource Management (NRM) Section, ICAR-CCARI, Goa.