Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 11 December 2025
The Department of Agriculture, Car Nicobar, marked World Soil Day on December 5 with a collection of consciousness programmes aimed toward selling sustainable soil administration and enhancing soil well being among the many farming group. The most important occasion was organised at Malacca Village, Car Nicobar, the place Mr. Micah, 1st Headman, graced the event as chief visitor.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Micah urged farmers to make higher use of natural waste out there of their farms and residential gardens to boost soil fertility. He additionally inspired them to strictly comply with the suggestions supplied within the Soil Health Card, which performs a key function in guiding scientific soil administration. Soil Health Cards have been distributed to farmers throughout the programme.
Earlier, Mr. C. Vinod Kumar, Assistant Director (Soil), welcomed individuals and highlighted the importance of World Soil Day, celebrated this yr with the theme “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities.” He emphasised soil’s important function in making certain meals safety, water conservation, local weather resilience, and public well being.
Experts from KVK-CIARI, together with Dr. Santosh Kumar, Sr. Scientist & Head, and Dr. Ajmal, Subject Matter Specialist, additionally addressed the gathering. Ms. R. Bhu Bharthy, Agriculture Officer, performed an informative session on enhancing soil well being by composting and natural waste administration.
Meanwhile, World Soil Day 2025 was additionally commemorated on the Community Hall, Rajiv Nagar, Campbell Bay, on December 5. Mr. Barnabas, Chairman of the Tribal Council, Great Nicobar, inaugurated the programme. Farmers have been sensitised on the necessity to undertake sustainable soil administration practices to guard agricultural productiveness and preserve ecological stability in alignment with world sustainable growth targets.
During the occasion, Mr. Sitaram, Junior Agriculture Assistant, mentioned key points associated to soil air pollution and its administration. Ms. Yasmeen, Veterinary Compounder, AH & VS, spoke concerning the broader significance of observing World Soil Day. Soil Health Cards have been additionally distributed to farmers in Campbell Bay.
The celebrations throughout Nicobar District bolstered the importance of nurturing soil well being as the muse of resilient agriculture and sustainable livelihoods. (Story Based on PR)
