Workshop Held in Chouldari to Promote Judicious Use of Agricultural Inputs

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 12 July 2025

A one-day workshop on the theme “Judicious Use of Chemical and Organic Agriculture Inputs” was organized on the Community Hall in Chouldari on June 11, 2025, with the target of sensitizing farmers in regards to the balanced use of fertilizers for the sustainable improvement of agriculture and the island ecosystem.

The Secretary (Agriculture), A&N Administration, who graced the event because the chief visitor, emphasised the pressing want to scale back the indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides and promote sustainable agricultural practices appropriate for island situations. Citing the tragic results of the Endosulfan pesticide in Kerala and the “cancer train” of Punjab, the Secretary highlighted the long-term penalties of chemical overuse in agriculture.

In his welcome handle, the Joint Director (Agriculture) knowledgeable that the workshop was organized underneath the steerage of the Chief Secretary and the Secretary (Agriculture), A&N Administration. He pressured the significance of the initiative in fostering balanced agricultural practices for long-term sustainability.

Ms. Pramila Kumari, Zilla Parishad Member, Chouldari, and Ms. Chaitali Roy, Samiti Member, Chouldari, addressed the gathering as friends of honour. They spoke on the rising significance of integrating natural manures, bio-fertilizers, and chemical fertilizers to reinforce soil well being and crop productiveness.

The technical session featured displays by Mr. Mohit, SMS, KVK, and Dr. Y. Ramakrishna, Incharge, KVK, on the considered mixture of natural and chemical inputs. Dr. Talaviya Harshang Kumar, Scientist from ICAR-CIARI, mentioned the hostile results of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Dr. Sivagnanam, Plant Protection Officer, CIPMC, spoke on pest and illness administration by means of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. Presentations have been additionally delivered by Dr. S.C. Rekha, Assistant Director (Agriculture), and Dr. Sahana Begum, Agriculture Officer, on Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) and bio-input preparation methods.

Informative movies showcasing the dangerous results of extreme chemical use have been screened for the advantage of the farmers.

The workshop additionally featured an interactive session the place farmers shared their views and suggestions on sustainable enter utilization. A complete of 103 members, together with progressive farmers, SHG members, PRI representatives, and Agriculture Department employees, attended the programme.