By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, June 12: The 14-day Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA) campaign concluded on a high note in Meghalaya, with state’s Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) successfully engaging 79,972 farmers across 719 villages and 40 blocks. The campaign focused on promoting sustainable agriculture and bridging the gap between scientific innovation and grassroots farming.
On the final day alone, 7,493 farmers participated in activities held across 64 villages and 16 blocks. Technical sessions covered a broad range of topics including natural and organic farming, integrated plant disease and nutrient management, use of agri-technologies like drones and nano-fertilisers, vertical farming, livestock health, and climate-resilient practices.
Prominent guests like Dr AK Mohanty, Director of ICAR-ATARI, and experts from various agricultural institutes attended the concluding events held in districts such as Ri-Bhoi and South Garo Hills.
Live demonstrations and extension literature were provided on modern farming techniques, while quality seeds, inputs like plant growth promoters, and information on government schemes such as PM-KISAN, PMFBY, and State Organic Mission were also distributed.
