New 'Soil Atlas' maps sulphur, micronutrient deficiencies across NE
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, April 18 2026: A key scientific resource for Northeast agriculture was unveiled yesterday with the release of the "Atlas of Sulphur and Micronutrient Status in Soils of Northeast India" .

The book was launched at the inaugural session of the XXX Biennial Workshop of AICRP-MSPE, held at ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science (IISS), Bhopal.

The publication is the result of extensive work by the AICRP-MSPE Imphal Centre at Central Agricultural University (CAU).

Chief editor Prof Indira Sarangthem led the project with a team of 11 co-editors.

The Atlas provides detailed soil fertility maps for sulphur and essential micronutrients - zinc, iron, copper, manganese, and boron - across diverse soil profiles.

It covers all eight Northeastern States - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura - mapping variations at the district level It also includes crop-wise nutrient management options to help regional farmers and agricultural planners improve yields and soil health.

The release ceremony was attended by Dr A K Shukla, Vice-Chancellor.

RVSKVV, Gwalior; Dr B S Dwivedi, former Member.

ASRB, New Delhi; Dr K P Patel, former Dean, AAU, Anand; Dr M Mohanty, Director, ICAR-IISS, Bhopal; and Dr S K Behera.

PC-in-charge, AICRP-MSPE.

The atlas is expected to serve as a vital tool for improving soil health and boosting crop productivity across the region.

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