Awareness Programme on Soil Health Conservation and Sustainable Crop Production at Kantilo, Jagatsinghpur 
ICAR–Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR–CRRI), Cuttack, organized an awareness programme and interactive session on soil health conservation, balanced fertilizer application and integrated nutrient management at Kantilo village in Jagatsinghpur district under the National “Khet Bachao Abhiyan (Rabi–2026)”.
During the programme, Dr. Prakash Chandra Jena, Senior Scientist; Dr. Tarit Baran Bagchi, Senior Scientist; and Shri Pradeep Kumar Parida, Technical Staff, participated and sensitized the farmers on various aspects of soil health conservation and sustainable agricultural production.
The interactive session emphasized the importance of balanced fertilizer application based on crop requirements, integrated nutrient management, the use of organic manures and environmentally friendly crop residue management practices in rice and other crops. Detailed discussions were held on ways to enhance crop productivity and farmers’ income while conserving soil and water resources and maintaining environmental balance.
On this occasion, farmers were sensitized about the use and benefits of microbial consortia, NRRI Tech Decomposer, liquid biofertilizers, Leaf Colour Chart (LCC) and natural farming practices developed and promoted by the Institute. Emphasis was laid on adopting these agricultural technologies to maintain soil fertility, reduce the cost of cultivation and enhance farmers’ profitability.
The programme was organized under the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (SCSP). Shri Bishnu Charan Bhoi, SCSP Coordinator, along with Shri Ajay Kumar Mallik, Shri Brahmananda Behera, Shri Bimal Mallik, Shri Bibhuti Mallik, Shri Ravi Das, Shri Bairagi Mallik, Shri Prashanta Mallik, Smt. Monalisa Mallik and Shri Ashok Mallik, extended their support in the successful organization of the programme.
A total of 301 farmers, including 168 women and 132 men, participated in the awareness programme. The farmers actively participated in the discussions and expressed keen interest in adopting soil health conservation measures and sustainable agricultural practices.
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