Raphael Warjri

ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, will lead Vikshit Krishi
Sankalp Abhiyan- Bharat Krishi Jagran Yatra: Anusandhan Kisan Ke Dwar as
Pre-Kharif Campaign from 29 th May to 12 th June 2025 in association with Central
Agricultural University, Imphal, other ICAR research institute in North East Region,
District Agriculture and Horticulture, Animal Husbandry Department , Department of
Fishery, ATMA, FPOs, NGOs, Entrepreneurs, Progressive farmers of all the state
viz. viz. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and
Tripura, Meghalaya in convergence with all the collaborating
institutions/departments. This campaign will start with the objectives to create
awareness among farmers about improved agricultural technologies; to make aware
farmers about various government schemes and policies on agricultural development;
To mobilize the scientific fraternity to have reciprocal learning with farmers and to
document grassroots insights for strengthening agricultural research and to
understand local-level needs and gather farmer feedback on improved technologies.
Besides, the key subjects/themes of the campaign will be Spreading public
awareness about improved techniques, new varieties and government schemes about
agriculture and allied areas; Promoting and disseminating natural farming ; Making
farmers aware about the benefits of soil health card (SHC): The teams shall educate
farmers for adoption of recommendations given in SHC; Team will also sensitize the
farmers for using NPK instead of DAP alone; Demonstration of Agri-drone
technology: KVK, ICAR Institutes and IFFCO will demonstrate the drone
technology; Extensive use of ICT for creating awareness among farmers;
Dissemination of improved cropping techniques like direct seeding of rice (DSR),
mechanization in soybean crop (Raised and furrow system, BBF etc.), etc.The
programme will of 15 days duration before start of Kharif. 29 May to 12 June 2025.

The ICAR will implement this programme through active involvement of
scientists from ICAR Institutes and KVKs. In each district, three dedicated teams will
be formed to carry out the activities. About 1500-2000 such teams will be formed for
this yatra. These teams will be multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional, comprising
experts/officers from ICAR, KVKs, and relevant State Government departments. The

composition of each team will include: • Subject Matter Specialists (SMS) from
KVKs , Scientists from ICAR Institutes , Officials from the State Department of
Agriculture and Horticulture, Plant Protection Officer associated with the National
Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) , Farmer Resource Persons, including
representatives from Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Farmer Interest Groups
(FIGs), Self Help Groups (SHGs), and Agri-entrepreneurs. This collaborative
approach is designed to ensure coordinated and effective implementation of the
programme at the grassroots level. Each team will visit 2–3 strategically selected
locations representing clusters of 8–10 villages. These visits will be planned to ensure
coverage of all agriculturally important blocks within the district. At each location,
the team will engage with approximately 200 farmers per day, creating awareness
and providing guidance on improved agricultural and allied practices. With three
teams operating per district, it is expected that around 1200-1800 farmers will be
sensitized each day. Special efforts will be made to ensure that at least 50% of the
participants are farm women and rural youth, thereby promoting inclusive
participation.