ICAR–KVK, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, celebrated World Soil Day on 5th December 2025 at the institute premises, with the theme “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities.” The programme was coordinated and hosted by Dr. N. Arunkumar Singh, SMS (SWCE).
        The programme was addressed by Dr. Joyoshree Mahanta, SMS (Plant Pathology), who emphasized the vital role of soil in sustaining agricultural productivity and discussed practical strategies for maintaining soil health at the farm level. She highlighted the need for sustainable soil management practices to ensure long-term soil fertility.
        This was followed by an address by Dr. Tarun Kumar Das, In-charge Senior Scientist and Head, who elaborated on the reasons behind declining crop productivity as a result of soil degradation and pollution. He explained how continuous misuse of soil resources reduces its productive capacity and outlined key measures for soil regeneration and restoration.
        The programme witnessed the active participation of 60 farmers (30 male and 30 female) from five villages of West Garo Hills, along with the entire KVK staff. The celebration concluded with a hands-on training session by Dr. N. Arunkumar Singh, where farmers were educated on essential soil nutrients, soil health card and scientific soil sampling techniques for effective soil testing and management.
        The event successfully enhanced awareness among farmers about the importance of soil conservation and sustainable land use practices, reinforcing ICAR–KVK’s commitment to promoting environmentally responsible and climate-resilient agriculture in the region.