Agartala, 22nd October 2026 : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sepahijala under Central Agricultural University, Imphal launched the District-level ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ and following campaigning. Aligning with the nationwide agricultural initiative launched by Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, KVK-Sepahijala, CAU(I), Tripura also kicked off the month-long “Khet Bachao Abhiyan” (Save the Farm Campaign) Rabi Campaign from 22nd October to 30th November, 2026. The programme was conducted under the guidance of DrAnupam Mishra, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, CAU, Imphal and under the technical guidance of Dr. Ng. Iboyaima, Director, Directorate of Extension Education, CAU, Imphal; Dr. A. K Mohanty, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Zone VII, Umiam, Meghalaya. The programme was organized under the guidance of Prof. Arun Bhai Patel, Dean, College of Fisheries, Lembucherra and supervision of Dr Shatabhisa Sarkar, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK, Sepahijala.
The Campaign was inaugurated by Smt. Khela Bhowmik, Chairperson, Charilam Panchayet Samiti in presence of Dr Utpal Dey, SMS (Plant Protection), KVK, Sepahijala, Dr Ayam Pushparani Devi, SMS (Horticulture), KVK, Sepahijala, Pijush Debbarma, Program Assistant (Lab. Tech.), KVK Sepahijala, Sanjay Debnath, Stenographer, KVK Sepahijala and others.
During the event, on 22nd October, 2026 at North Charilam, Charilam Block, Sepahijala district, Dr Utpal Dey, SMS (Plant Protection), KVK, Sepahijala outlined the primary focus areas of the campaign. Farmers were educated on the balanced and judicious use of fertilizers to maintain soil health, and mechanisms were set up to provide timely, localised advisories to help farmers’ combat sudden weather-related challenges, natural farming practices and eco-friendly pest management practices. The programme emphasized public participation and grassroots outreach, describing them as integral to the campaign’s success. KVK plans extensive district-level programmes and localised outreach activities throughout the month to ensure effective coordination and maximum coverage across the district.
During the programme, Dr. Utpal Dey of KVK Sepahijala conducted a hands-on demonstration on the preparation of Jeevamrut and Beejamrut for easy understanding of the farmers and extension folders were also distributed among the participants.
