Mizoram Governor Launches Khet Bachao Abhiyan
Aizawl, the 1st June, 2026: Mizoram Governor, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), officially launched the ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ today at Lok Bhavan, Aizawl. The campaign is an initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, aimed at combating soil degradation by promoting balanced, soil test-based fertilizer application and natural farming methods.
While addressing the gathering, Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh expressed concern over the excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in pursuit of higher crop yields, which he said has adversely affected agricultural land and human health. He emphasised the urgent need to actively protect and preserve the state’s farmland. The Governor highlighted Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s National Mission on Natural Farming and stressed the importance of gradually shifting towards natural agricultural practices to safeguard both the environment and the quality of agricultural produce. He underscored the critical role of soil testing to determine nutrient deficiencies so that crops receive the right amount of nutrition. He called upon agricultural scientists and experts to wholeheartedly support and guide farmers in this endeavor.
Noting that Mizoram is heavily dependent on the agriculture sector, the Governor stated that with dedicated efforts from experts and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), the state can not only achieve self-sufficiency in food production but also ensure greater income for farmers. He pointed out that Mizoram’s crops are unique due to the continued practice of jhum cultivation on hilly slopes, where maintaining nutrient balance is particularly challenging. He called for continuous training of farmers in modern scientific techniques, strengthening market linkages for better sale of produce and greater emphasis on producing healthy, high-value organic crops.
Dr. Anupam Mishra, Vice-Chancellor of the Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal, also spoke on the occasion. He highlighted the need to minimize energy consumption in foodgrain production and stated that the ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ would focus on creating awareness about important central government schemes and their effective implementation. He also highlighted the importance of Soil Health Cards, Kisan Credit Cards, Farmers’ IDs and Crop Insurance.
During the programme, Dr. Lalnuntluangi Hmar, Dean of the College of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry (CVSc&AH), Selesih, delivered the welcome address. Students from CVSc&AH presented a skit highlighting the importance of the campaign. Dr. K.P. Chaudhary, Principal Scientist and Head of KVK Aizawl, proposed vote of thanks and concluded the event.
The function was attended by Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Mr. P.C. Vanlalruata, officials from various line departments and farmers.
Under the ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’, special focus will be given to reducing the overuse of chemical fertilizers, particularly urea. Throughout the month of June, agricultural scientists, KVK officials and state representatives will conduct seminars and demonstrations to train farmers. The campaign will also promote sustainable farming practices such as green manuring, bio-fertilizers and organic nutrient sources. In addition to improving soil health, it aims to help farmers benefit from various targeted government programmes.
Mizoram Larsap-in Khet Bachao Abhiyan kalpui tur a hawng (Mizo)
Aizawl, the 1st June, 2026: India ram puma June thla puma kalpui tur ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ chu vawiin khan Mizoram Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) chuan Lok Bhavan, Aizawlah a hawng. Khet Bachao Abhiyan hi Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare kaltlanga lei da zel tur ven kawnga hmalakna a ni a. Hemi hmang hian lei tak dan zirchianna neih hmasak zet hnuah inpawlh rual leh him zawk hmanga lei tha hman bakah leilung nena inrem taka lo neih chu ngaihpawimawh a ni.
He huna thu a sawiah, Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh chuan thar tam duh avanga nasa taka chemical fertilizer leh rannung thahna hlo hman thin ten ram leilung leh hriselna thlenga nghawng tha lo a thlen thu sawiin, hemi laka kan him theih nan hian a taka ke kan pen chhuah a tul tawh a ni, a ti a. Prime Minister Pu Narendra Modi an National Mission on Natural Farming a lo tlangzarh tawh thu sawiin, loneih dan leh thar chhuah a lo him zawk theih nan leilung mila loneih kan chawilar deuh deuh a tul thu a sawi a. Thlai ten an mamawh khawp chaw tha an dawn theih nan lei endikna neih hmasak a pawimawh thu sawiin, hemi kawngah hian agriculture mithiamte chu thahnemngai taka loneitute pui turin a chah a ni.
Larsap chuan Mizoram chu agriculture sector-a innghat nasa tak a nih thu sawiin, mithiamte leh KVK te rawn chunga theihtawp chhuaha hma kan lak phawt chuan ei leh barah kan intodelh mai bakah kuthnathawktute sum lakluh a pung thei dawn a ni, a ti a. Mizoramah tlangram loneih kan la kalpui thu leh loneitute chu tunlai thiamna chhuak thar hman tangkai dan zirtir zel a tul thu a sawi a. Thlai thar chhuah hralhna tha market linkage ngaih pawimawh a tul thu leh thlai hrisel leh ngaihhlutawm organic thlai thar chhuah tamah tan lak lehzual a tul thu a sawi bawk a. Khet Bachao Abhiyan chuan rah tha a chhuah ngei a beisei thu sawiin, duhsakna a hlan a ni.
Dr. Anupam Mishra, Vice-Chancellor, Central Agriculture University (CAU), Imphal-in ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ chungchang a sawi fiah a. Buh leh thlai thar chhuah kawnga leilung leh mihring tana him lo hman thinte titlem tura tanlak mek zel a nih thu sawiin, Khet Bachao Abhiyan chhungin sawrkar laipui scheme pawimawh leh hman tangkai dan zirtirna kalpui a nih dawn thu a sawi a. Loneitute hmasawn zel nan tanrual a pawimawh thu sawiin, soil health card, kisan credit card, farmers’ ID leh crop Insurance-te ngaihpawimawh deuh deuh a tul thu a sawi bawk.
He hunah hian Dr. Lalnuntluangi Hmar, Dean, College of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry (CVSc&AH), Selesih chuan kalkhawmte lawmna thu sawiin, CVSc& AH zirlai ten lemchan hmangin ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ pawimawhna an entir a. Dr. K.P. Chaudhary, Principal Scientist & Head, KVK Aizawlin lawmthu sawiin hun hman a khar a ni.
Vawiin hun hman hi Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Pu P.C. Vanlalruata chuan a telpui a. Line department hrang hrang official-te bakah loneitute an tel a ni.
Khet Bachao Abhiyan hmang hian chemical fertilizer, abikin urea hman leh hemia innghah nasat tih tlem tum niin, June thla chhung hian agriculture scientist, KVK official leh state aiawh ten seminar leh ataka entirnate neiin zirtirna an pe thin dawn a. Lo neih dam him leh hrisel zawk a awm theih nan kawng hrang hrangin hmalak a ni ang. Heng bakah hian hlawk zawka thlai thar tura lei hriselna hriat chian pawimawhnate bakah loneitu ten an tana duan hamthatna hrang hrang atanga hlawkna an hmuh theih dan turte inzirtir a ni bawk ang.
Written by: Dr. Lallawmkima Thangluah, MIS, PRO to Governor