Khet Bachao Abhiyan Conducted at Assam Lingzey GPK Pakyong, 9th June: As part of the nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan (Save the Field Campaign) being observed from 1st June to 30th June 2026 under the directives of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, a farmer awareness programme was successfully conducted at Assam Lingzey GPK.
The programme was graced by Dathup Bhutia, Panchayat, Pasting Ward, as the Chief Guest. The event witnessed the active participation of Tshering Chophel Bhutia, Additional Director, Agriculture & Horticulture Department; Rebecca Gurung, Deputy Director, Agriculture Department; Dr. G. T. Patle, Associate Professor, CAEPHT, CAU Imphal; Dr. S. N. Kharpude, Assistant Professor, CAEPHT, CAU Imphal; Dr. Boniface Lepcha, SMS, KVK ICAR; Srijana Gurung, Horticulture Development Officer (HDO); Prasanta Subba, Agriculture Development Officer (ADO); Srijana Sangrola, Horticulture Inspector (AI); field functionaries; and farmers from the area.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Prasanta Subba, Agriculture Development Officer (ADO), who welcomed the dignitaries and participants and highlighted the importance of the Khet Bachao Abhiyan in promoting sustainable agriculture and safeguarding agricultural land.
During the technical session, Rebecca Gurung, Deputy Director, Agriculture Department, provided an overview of the Khet Bachao Abhiyan and elaborated on the importance of organic farming, soil health and fertility management, and various schemes being implemented by the Agriculture Department for the welfare of farmers.
This was followed by an address from Srijana Gurung, Horticulture Development Officer (HDO), who provided detailed insights into various horticulture development schemes and highlighted the importance of Protein Bait Spray in citrus cultivation as an effective measure for managing fruit fly infestation and improving crop productivity.
Dr. Boniface Lepcha, SMS, KVK ICAR, provided an overview of the activities and services being undertaken by Krishi Vigyan Kendra and shared technical recommendations on agriculture and horticulture practices for enhancing farm productivity.
The programme was also addressed by Dr. G. T. Patle, Associate Professor, CAEPHT, CAU Imphal, who highlighted the role of scientific and technological interventions in agriculture and emphasized the importance of adopting modern farming techniques for sustainable agricultural development.
Addressing the gathering, Tshering Chophel Bhutia, Additional Director, Agriculture & Horticulture Department, shared information on various departmental initiatives and schemes and encouraged farmers to adopt scientific farming practices, diversify agricultural activities, and make optimum use of the services and support available through the department.
The keynote address was delivered by Dathup Bhutia, Hon’ble Panchayat, Pasting Ward, who appreciated the efforts of the Agriculture and Horticulture Departments in organizing the programme.
He encouraged farmers to actively participate in government schemes, continue cultivation of agricultural lands, and adopt improved farming practices to enhance productivity and income.
The programme concluded with an interactive discussion session, during which farmers actively participated and raised queries related to agriculture, horticulture, soil health, and government support programmes. The resource persons addressed the concerns of the farmers and provided technical guidance and recommendations.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Srijana Sangrola, Horticulture Inspector (AI), who expressed gratitude to the Chief Guest, dignitaries, resource persons, officials, farmers, and all stakeholders for their active participation and support in making the programme a success.
The programme was organized by the Agriculture & Horticulture Department, Pakyong, in coordination with ATMA Pakyong, with the objective of creating awareness among farmers on sustainable agriculture, soil health management, organic farming, crop protection, and various government schemes aimed at improving farm productivity and livelihood security.
