ANTCC President Urges A&N Administration to Promote Natural Farming and Subject Soil Health Cards

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 31 January 2025

The President of the Andaman and Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC), Mr. Rangalal Halder, has referred to as on the A&N Administration to take instant steps to advertise natural farming and scale back the usage of chemical fertilizers, citing issues over deteriorating soil well being and rising circumstances of kidney-related illnesses within the area.

In a letter addressed to the administration, Mr. Halder highlighted the detrimental affect of chemical fertilizers on soil fertility, which has led to imbalances in crop manufacturing and posed a possible risk to meals safety. He expressed alarm over the rising reliance on these chemical compounds, warning that it has not solely degraded the farmland but additionally contributed to a worrying surge in dialysis sufferers at Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and Community Health Centres (CHCs), sparking fears concerning the hyperlink between chemical agriculture and well being problems.

The ANTCC President confused the necessity for pressing motion to scale back chemical fertilizer utilization and help the transition to natural farming. He urged the administration to introduce complete coaching packages and incentives to assist farmers undertake natural and bio-based fertilizers. These measures, he mentioned, would guarantee sustainable agricultural practices and more healthy meals manufacturing for the long run.

Mr. Halder additionally referred to as for the issuance of Soil Health Cards to farmers, which might assist assess the standard of their land and supply helpful insights into soil composition. These playing cards, he argued, would empower farmers to make knowledgeable selections about crop choice, nutrient administration, and sustainable farming practices, thus enhancing productiveness whereas sustaining soil integrity.

In conclusion, Mr. Rangalal Halder appealed to the A&N Administration to take swift and decisive motion to advertise a more healthy and extra sustainable future for the farmers and the individuals of the Islands.