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Launch of ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ and Balanced Fertiliser Use Campaign at Divyayan Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ranchi
Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Ranchi-Morabadi | June 2026
Date: June 2026 Location: Divyayan Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Ranchi-Morabadi, Morabadi, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Under the auspices of Divyayan Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Ranchi-Morabadi, the Khet Bachao Abhiyan (Save the Field Campaign) and the Balanced Fertiliser Use Campaign were formally launched at the centre’s premises in Morabadi, Ranchi.
The campaign is being conducted as part of a nationwide initiative organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, scheduled from 1 June to 30 June 2026 across the country. The national launch of the programme was presided over by the Hon’ble Union Agriculture Minister, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, from Raisen, Madhya Pradesh.
Distinguished Guests
The programme at Divyayan KVK, Ranchi was attended by several eminent officials and scientists, including:
- Dr. D. V. Singh, Principal Scientist, ICAR-ATARI, Patna
- Dr. Ajit Kumar Singh, Senior Scientist, KVK, Ranchi, who also served as the welcoming host
- The District Agriculture Officer, Ranchi
- The Block Technology Manager (BTM), Budmu Block, Ranchi
- Other concerned officers and officials
Programme Proceedings
Dr. Ajit Kumar Singh welcomed the distinguished guests and delivered a detailed technical presentation on the objectives of the campaign. His address covered the judicious management of soil nutrients, the balanced application of fertilisers, and the adoption of climate-responsive agricultural technologies as means of preserving soil health and enhancing crop productivity.
Dr. D. B. Singh, Principal Scientist, ICAR-ATARI, Patna (Zone-4), spoke on the imperative of reducing dependence on fertiliser imports through the promotion of balanced fertiliser use at the field level. He further apprised the gathering that a significant number of Soil Health Cards have been issued across the nation, and encouraged the use of soil-test-based fertiliser application as a means of increasing agricultural production and achieving food self-sufficiency.
Participation
Scientists of Divyayan KVK, including Dr. Neha Rajan, Dr. Vishakha Singh, and E. O. P. Sharma, were present on the occasion. The programme was conducted by Dr. Ravindra Kumar Singh, and the formal vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Rajesh Kumar.
The event was attended by more than 100 farmers and youth from the Ranchi district, reflecting widespread community interest in sustainable agricultural practices.
