As part of the month-long nationwide campaign “KHET BACHAO ABHIYAN (Save the Farmland)”, observed from 1st June to 30th June 2026, an intensive awareness programme was organized and conducted at Kachikhul Village, Imphal West on the 12th June-2026, under the aegis of ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Imphal West, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Lamphelpat.
        The campaign, aimed at promoting soil health conservation, sustainable agriculture, and scientific nutrient management, was launched by the Hon'ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The campaign is being implemented across the country through ICAR institutes, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), State Agriculture Departments, and other agricultural extension agencies.
        At the outset, Dr. Th. Motilal Singh, Subject Matter Specialist and Head In-charge, KVK Imphal West, highlighted the objectives, importance, and significance of the KHET BACHAO ABHIYAN. He emphasized the need for conserving soil health through balanced nutrient management, adoption of sustainable agricultural practices, and judicious use of agricultural inputs.
        Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Soibam Basanta Singh, Head, Regional Centre, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Lamphelpat, elaborated on the importance of soil health management and the role of farmers in ensuring sustainable agricultural development. He also stressed the need to create awareness among farming communities regarding the long-term benefits of scientific nutrient management and environmentally sustainable farming practices.
        Further, Dr. Ch. Roben Singh, Dr. K. Suraj Singh, and officials from the District Agriculture Office, Imphal West, delivered insightful lectures and actively interacted with the participating farmers on various aspects of soil conservation, balanced fertilizer application, sustainable farming practices, and the objectives of the KHET BACHAO ABHIYAN.
        A total of 136 farmers participated in the one-day intensive awareness programme. The programme concluded with an interactive session, during which farmers shared their experiences and sought expert guidance on improving soil health and adopting sustainable agricultural practices.

Dr. S. Basanta Singh, HoRC-ICAR-RCNEHR-Manipur Centre, Laphelpat during the Khet Bachao Abhiyan-12th June, 2026 at Kachikhul village-Imphal West	Dr. Th. Singh, ICAR-KVK-Imphal West during the Khet Bachao Abhiyan-12th June, 2026 at Kachikhul village-Imphal West
Distribution of Seed Treatment Imputs during the Khet Bachao Abhiyan-12th June, 2026 at Kachikhul village-Imphal West	Group Photograph session- Khet Bachao Abhiyan-12th June, 2026 at Kachikhul village-Imphal West