Agricultural awareness campaign 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' launched
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO

Bishnupur/Chandel/Senapati/Thoubal, October 22 2026: Joining the nation in launching 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' (Save the Fields Campaign), a comprehensive agricultural awareness campaign, official flag-off ceremonies were held today at Bishnupur, Chandel, Senapati and Thoubal districts.

It may be noted that the campaign will be conducted Jill November 30, 2026 .

Bishnupur

Head of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Bishnupur, Dr Kh Brajamani Meitei flagged off the campaign at Utlou Mayai Leikai community hall today organised by KVK Bishnupur.

Chandel

For Chandel, the campaign was flagged off at Japhou village.

The campaign which has been organized to empower local farmers and safeguard regional agricultural resources witnessed enthusiastic participation from the local farming community.

The flag-off ceremony and technical programme were graced by Ts Lovejoy, District Agriculture Officer (DAO) Chandel, and K Tathangam, Chief of Japhou Village.

Addressing the gathering, DAO Lovejoy outlined various Government schemes and department activities designed for the benefit of farmers, including PM-KISAN, subsidized seed distribution, and soil health card initiatives.

He urged the farmers to actively leverage these departmental resources to boost crop yields.

Speaking at the occasion, Chief K Tathangam commended the initiative, calling on villagers to adopt modem scientific methods to protect their lands.

The technical session featured vital lectures from key resource persons of the KVK Chandel, tailored to the campaign's core objectives.

Leenda Monsang, Head In-charge, KVK Chandel spoke on holistic farm management and the strategic implementation of agricultural schemes.

She highlighted the importance of cultivating pulses and oilseeds as Rabi crops to enhance soil fertility, promote crop rotation, and ensure nutritional security.

While Dr K Sonamani Singh (SMS, Agricultural Engineering) focused on farm mechanization and soilwater conservation.

He highlighted how resourceefficient machinery, micro-irrigation, and proper drainage systems mitigate soil erosion.

And Lavid Anal (SMS, Horticulture) conducted a live demonstration on Natural Farming techniques.

She gave step-by-step instructions on the preparation of Jeevamrut to enrich soil health and Beejamrit, a specialized solution used for organic seed treatment to protect crops from pathogens.

The programme concluded with an interactive session where experts addressed farmers' queries, followed by a distribution of agricultural inputs, marking a successful start to the campaign.

Senapati

KVK Senapati joined nationwide launching of 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' (Rabi) 2026 today with the objective of promoting sustainable agriculture.

The campaign was flagged off by Member Hengbung Village Authority with a car rally from the campus of KVK, Senapati across the villages nearby KVK, said a press note by KVK, Senapati.

Different banners were used to spread awareness on Khet Bachao Abhiyan (Rabi).

Farmers, staff of line departments and KVK participated in the programme.

The campaign is being conducted with the objective of preparing farmers for the ensuing Rabi season and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Agriinputs were also distributed to the farmers.

A method demonstration on vermicomposting was also organised for the farmers.

Thoubal

KVK Thoubal flagged off the campaign from Thoubal Pakhangkhong Leirak community hall today.

During the campaign, technical sessions and farmer interaction programmes will be conducted on soil-test-based nutrient management, balanced use of fertilizer, natural farming, seed production of Rabi crops, Kisan Credit Card (KCC), soil health card utilization at different farming areas in Kakching and Thoubal districts.

The flag-off ceremony was attended by Thoubal Municipal Council Ward no 9 Councillor Waikhom Ibochaoba; District Agriculture Officer Thoubal RK Umakanta; District Horticulture Officer Thoubal Kh Malemnganba Meitei and KVK, Thoubal Senior Scientist & Head (in-charge) Dr Kh Premlata Devi as the presidium members.

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