KVK Hengbung observes World Soil Day
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Kangpokpi, December 05 2015 :
KVK Hengbung, Senapati District observed World Soil Day with the theme "Soils a solid ground for life" on Saturday at its Campus.
ML Markson, Chairman ADC Senapati attended as Chief Guest and Wilinlungbou, Member ADC Sadar Hills attended as Guest of Honour respectively while JG Paul, Administrative Officer of KVK attended as President.
Delivering his speech as the chief guest, Markson appreciated the farmer's community for strongly advocating the dignity of labour among the people till today.
He stated that, we cannot betray our mother earth by misusing the resources like soil which bestowed abundant benefits to the mankind.
JG Paul, Administrative Officer, KVK Hengbung expressed concerns over the ignorance of removal of top soil for developmental works without realizing the importance.
While calling actions against land occupation by outsiders/strangers, the Administrative Officer called on the need for protection and creation of law and regulatory body to prevent unnecessary removal of top soil.
"We must protect the values of our soil which is detrimental to our survivality in the future generation", he added.
Wilinlungbou on the occasion asked the people to maintain healthy relations with soil which is the giver of life and food and called for creation of mass awareness on the importance of protecting our soil against human activities as our future will be heavily dependent on fertility of the soil.
Soil Health Cards were distributed to the 2500 farmers.
The group of women farmers from the Maram Arts and Literacy Association of Tumuyon Khullen village presented a demonstrative theme song based on the farmer activities of plantation and harvesting.