Under the initiative, 12 teams of the CPRI will spend 45 days in the field and directly engage with farmers to promote balanced fertiliser use. Brijesh Singh, Director, ICAR-CPRI, Shimla, said that the strategy for this campaign was reviewed during a high-level meeting held at the institute recently.
He said, “Under the campaign, farmers will be sensitised regarding the importance of using fertilisers in recommended quantities. The aim of the initiative is to mitigate problems arising from excessive fertiliser use and minimise its negative impact on soil health and environmental sustainability.” He added, “This campaign is being implemented under the guidance of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi.”
Jagdev Sharma, Head (Crop Production), said that as part of the initiative, farmers would be provided with guidance on crop planning strategies that required relatively lower quantities of fertilisers. “Under the programme, village-level meetings, field demonstrations and interactive sessions will be organised to foster awareness and build capacity among farmers regarding the improvement of soil health,” he added.
Alok Kumar, Head (Social Sciences), said that under the “Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav” (My Village, My Pride) programme, the campaign would be launched in Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Meghalaya and Bihar through the six regional centers of the institute.
He said that public awareness and behavioural change communication would be strengthened through the use of effective slogans, with emphasis on regular dialogue with farmers and the dissemination of best practices at the grass-roots level.
On this occasion, the scientists of the CPRI stated that the initiative would not only lead to improvement in soil health but would also play a pivotal role in enhancing agricultural productivity and reducing cultivation costs in the country. “This will promote sustainable agriculture and increase farmers’ income and prosperity,” they added.
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