KVK Sepahijala organises Khet Bachao Abhiyan in Boxanagar Block
The awareness programme focused on soil fertility conservation and the balanced use of organic manure and chemical fertilisers at Dhanirampur.
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Sepahijala, under the Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal, organised the Khet Bachao Abhiyan at Dhanirampur in the Boxanagar Block of Sepahijala district on 11 November 2026, according to the Tripura Star News.
The campaign included an awareness and training programme on the conservation of soil fertility through the use of organic manure and the balanced application of chemical fertilisers and insecticides. Farmers were sensitised to using compost and other organic nutrient sources to improve soil structure and microbial activity.
Participants were encouraged to adopt the judicious use of chemical inputs to minimise soil degradation and reduce production costs. The programme also covered eco-friendly practices, such as recycling farm waste and integrating organic and inorganic nutrients for sustainable crop production.
A Field Day on Balanced Use of Fertilizers was held to provide practical knowledge on nutrient management. Organisers highlighted the importance of using Soil Health Cards and Leaf Colour Charts for need-based fertiliser application based on soil tests.
The event was conducted under the guidance of CAU Imphal Vice-Chancellor Dr. Anupam Mishra, with technical guidance from Dr. Ng.
Iboyaima and Dr. A. K.
Mohanty. It was coordinated by Prof. Arun Bhai Patel and supervised by KVK-Sepahijala Senior Scientist and Head Dr.
Shatabhisa Sarkar.
The programme was led by Ramanuj Chakraborty and Abraham Debbarma, with attendance from local representatives including Premananda Debbarma, Laxmirani Debbarma, Antarani Debbarma, Tarukul Islam, Ismail Miah, Farkar Ali, and Sahadat Hossain.