World Soil Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 03 2015:
College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University (CAU), Iroisemba is organizing the "World Soil Day" on December 5 from 1 pm at Haorang Keirel village, Imphal West.
During the event, progressive farmers from six different adopted villages of this college will be present and soil health cards will be distributed to the farmers, according to the Dean, CAU.
"World Soil Day" will also be celebrated at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Imphal West, ICAR Manipur Centre, Lamphelpat on December 5 at 1 pm.
The event will be graced by Dr Thokchom Meinya, Lok Sabha MP and Ningthoujam Geoffrey, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Imphal West as chief guest and guest of honour respectively, according to the programme coordinator of KVK.