World Soil Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 07 2015:
World Soil Day was observed at KVK, Imphal West, ICAR, Manipur Centre on December 5 .
The programme was attended by Lok Sabha MP Dr T Meinya, Imphal West DC Ningthoujam Geoffrey and ICAR, Manipur Centre Principal Scientist (Seed Tech) Dr I Meghachandra Singh as presidium members.
During the programme, T Meinya highlighted the importance of World Soil Day and urged the people to conserve soil.
Ningthoujam Geoffrey said that collective effort of people can prevent the devastating consequences of soil erosion, land degradation and desertification.
Stating that the Central Government is aiming to achieve a second green revolution in North East India, Dr Meghachandra urged the farmers for follow the guidelines mentioned in the Soil Health Cards in order to improve productivity and retain soil quality as well.
250 Soil Health Cards were also distributed to farmers during the programme.