ICAR-CRRI Organizes Awareness Programme on National Khet Bachao Abhiyan (Rabi-2026) 
ICAR–Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR-CRRI), Cuttack, organized awareness and discussion programmes under the National Khet Bachao Abhiyan (Rabi-2026) at Ainipur and Paramanandapur villages of Cuttack district on 30 October 2026 to promote soil health conservation and sustainable agricultural practices.
Dr. Prakash Chandra Jena, Senior Scientist; Dr. Lambodar Behera, Principal Scientist; and Er. Bhupendra, Senior Technical Officer, along with Shri Akshaya Kumar Sethi, Sarpanch, and Shri Debendranath Sethi, interacted with farmers and highlighted the importance of protecting soil, water and the environment through balanced fertilizer application and organic farming practices.
The scientists also created awareness about ICAR-CRRI technologies, including Microbial Consortium, NRRI Tech Decomposer, liquid biofertilizers and Leaf Colour Chart (LCC), emphasizing their role in improving soil health, enhancing nutrient-use efficiency and increasing farmers’ income.
The programme was coordinated by the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (SCSP) team led by Coordinator Shri Bairagi Mallik, along with Shri Ashok Mallik, Monalisa Mallik, Mamata Samal, Manjumani Mallik, Sasmita Mallik, Basanta Bhoi, Bibhuti Mallik, Ravi Das and Shri Prashanta Mallik of Ainipur village.
Around 171 farmers, including men and women, actively participated in the programme. The initiative strengthened farmer awareness of sustainable soil management and reaffirmed ICAR-CRRI’s commitment to soil health conservation and sustainable agricultural development.
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