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Celebration of Bhumi Suposhan Abhiyan 2026
The Bhumi Suposhan Abhiyan 2026, a nationwide month-long campaign promoting soil health management and sustainable agriculture, was successfully organized by ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dharwad from 19 March to 19 April 2026. The campaign was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. It brought together farmers, scientists and institutions to promote soil fertility restoration and long-term agricultural sustainability. The campaign focused on the principle of “feed the soil to feed the nation,” highlighting soil health as the foundation of food security. It encouraged the integration of traditional Indian agricultural wisdom with modern scientific practices while reducing dependence on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Awareness was created on balanced nutrient management, soil health management and natural farming practices.
ICAR-KVK, Dharwad organized 19 programmes across various villages between 19.03.2026 and 19.04.2026. Activities included soil sample collection, soil testing and interpretation, fertilizer recommendations based on soil tests, soil health card awareness, balanced nutrient management, organic and natural farming, integrated farming systems, compost utilization, vermicomposting and use of bio-fertilizers such as Azolla. Awareness programmes, demonstrations, exposure visits and group discussions were also conducted for practical learning and farmer participation.
Programmes were conducted at the KVK campus and in villages including Malligawad, Kanye Nayakanakoppa, Kalasanakoppa, Pudakalakatti, Tadakod, Managundi, Chandanamatti, Yerikoppa, Kotur, Soorashettikoppa, Agadi and Tabakadahonnalli. Practical demonstrations on soil sampling, soil fertility management and composting techniques were organized. Exposure visits for farm women to Jeevamruta and vermicomposting units encouraged adoption of sustainable practices. More than 650 farmers, including farm women, along with students and KVK staff, actively participated in the campaign. The strong participation ensured effective knowledge transfer and scientific guidance on sustainable soil health management.
Overall, the Bhumi Suposhan Abhiyan 2026 at ICAR-KVK, Dharwad successfully created awareness and strengthened farmers’ capacity in soil health and sustainable farming practices. The campaign promoted eco-friendly and resource-efficient agriculture, contributing to long-term soil productivity, environmental conservation and improved farmer livelihoods.
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| Programme on release of 22nd installment of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi
ICAR-KVK, Dharwad organized the live webcasting programme on release of 22nd installment of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 13.03.2026. More than Rs.18,640 crore was directly transferred to over 9.3 crore beneficiaries, providing Rs.2,000 to eligible small and marginal farmers during this period.
Dr. P. Nagaraju, Nodal Officer (KVKs), Directorate of Extension, UAS, Dharwad, Dr. K. P. Gundannavar, Senior Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK, Dharwad and all staff were present in the programme. Around 143 farmers, farm women, students and officials witnessed the programme
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| Visit of Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary (DARE) and DG (ICAR), New Delhi to ICAR-KVK, Dharwad
Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary (DARE) and DG (ICAR), New Delhi along with Dr. V. Venkatasubramanian, Director, ATARI, Bengaluru visited KVK. Dr. M.S. Biradar, KVK Head welcomed the dignitaries. He planted an auspicious/holy plant at KVK farm along with all the staff of KVK, visited museum, SWTL and interacted with scientists and farmers. Visited various units and exhibition including turmeric grinding machine, poultry hatchery unit, onion de-topping machine, honeybee hives, major district crops, processed millet products and other innovative technologies. The DG in his address expressed that, KVK is a miniature of all the technologies related to agriculture and allied sectors and complemented the KVK for doing good work. He suggested the Scientists to disseminate new technologies to reach the farmers for the upliftment of farming community. Dr. A.S. Vastrad, DE, Dr. S.A. Gaddanakeri, ADE & Dr. Shripad H. Kulkarni, Nodal Officer (KVKs), UAS, Dharwad accompanied the dignitaries. |
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