खेत बचाओ अभियान के अंतर्गत संतुलित उर्वरक उपयोग एवं सतत मृदा स्वास्थ्य प्रबंधन पर प्रशिक्षण-सह-जागरूकता कार्यक्रम का आयोजन
ICAR-CCARI Organized Training cum Awareness Programme on Balanced Use of Fertilizers and Sustainable Soil Health Practices @Khet Bachao Abhiyan
Neura, Goa | 05 June 2026
ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CCARI), Goa, in collaboration with the Tiswadi Agricollective Farmers Club, organized a Training-cum-Awareness Programme on “Khet Bachao Abhiyan: Balanced Use of Fertilizers and Sustainable Soil Health Practices” at the Village Panchayat Hall, Neura, North Goa, on 05 June 2026. During the programme, Mr. Shashi Vishwakarma, Senior Technical Officer (Soil Science), ICAR-CCARI, highlighted the objectives of the Khet Bachao Abhiyan and emphasized the importance of soil test-based fertilizer application, balanced nutrient management, integrated use of organic manures, and natural farming practices for maintaining soil health, improving nutrient-use efficiency, and ensuring environmental sustainability. He also demonstrated the Fertilizer Calculator Goa mobile application developed by ICAR-CCARI and explained its utility in generating scientific fertilizer recommendations for farmers. The programme was graced by the Secretary of Neura Village Panchayat and the Talathi of Neura Village, Tiswadi Taluka, North Goa. A total of 32 farmers (25 male and 7 female) participated in the programme. The participants actively interacted during the sessions and expressed keen interest in adopting soil test-based nutrient management, organic inputs, and sustainable farming practices for improving soil health and crop productivity. Mr. Shashi Vishwakarma and Dr. Gopal R. Mahajan were Coordinators for the programme.