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KVK covers 63 villages on Day 4 of campaign

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By Our Reporter

SHILLONG, June 2: Meghalaya’s Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) on Monday covered 63 villages in 13 blocks with the active participation of 7278 farmers on Day-4 of the Vikshit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan. The campaign aims to strengthen agricultural practices and reach farmers with scientific knowledge and support.
Several topics such as improved crop production techniques, animal health and vaccination, organic farming, integrated pest and disease management, soil health and soil and water conservation for better crop productivity and income, growing disease resistant crop with higher yields, et al.
Besides awareness on farming technology, the participants were informed about key government schemes like PM-KISAN, Kisan Credit Cards, Soil Health Card Scheme, NFSM, PKVY, PMKVY, KCC, MOVCD, MIDH, EDP, NADCP, SMAM, insurance schemes for crops and animals, State Organic Mission and Organic Manure scheme, PRIME, Kisan Sarathi, Fruit Development Scheme, Vegetable Development Scheme, Tuber Crop Development Scheme, Apiculture Mission, and the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, Spices Development Scheme, Mushroom scheme, Beekeeping scheme, Insurance scheme of livestock and Floriculture Mission.
Farmers also received quality seeds of vegetables, rice, and millets in preparation for the Kharif season. Climate-resilient rice seeds and informative leaflets were also distributed, promoting sustainable and adaptive farming practices.

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