HAYULIANG, Nov 13: Experts from ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Anjaw, organised an interactive awareness and knowledge-sharing programme for students of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Anjaw, under the initiative “Young Minds, Tribal Futures: Student Engagement and Innovation for Tribal Agricultural Development”.
The programme aimed at promoting agricultural awareness, scientific curiosity and innovation among young learners, while encouraging tribal youth to explore agriculture as a potential avenue for entrepreneurship and livelihood development.
During the programme, Naveen Kh, Subject Matter Specialist (Agronomy), sensitised students on scientific nursery-raising techniques, highlighting the importance of healthy seedling production, proper nursery management and timely care for successful crop establishment. He also demonstrated composting and vermicomposting methods, explaining how biodegradable organic waste can be recycled into nutrient-rich manure to improve soil health and promote sustainable agriculture.
Er Ugarsain Sangwan, SMS (Land and Water Management Engineering), spoke on micro-irrigation and mulching technologies. He explained how drip irrigation ensures efficient water delivery directly to the crop root zone, while mulching helps conserve soil moisture, regulate soil temperature, suppress weed growth and enhance crop productivity, particularly in water-scarce conditions.
The KVK experts encouraged students to observe farming practices in their local communities, identify agricultural challenges and develop practical and innovative solutions. They also invited students to share their ideas and proposals with KVK for technical guidance and possible field-level implementation.
The initiative sought to bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical agricultural knowledge, while nurturing scientific thinking and innovation among tribal students.
The KVK team expressed gratitude to Jai Prakash, Principal of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Anjaw, for providing the opportunity and extending support in organising the programme.