Gangtok: The Sikkim government has launched the “Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan,” a nationwide campaign aimed at refining farming practices in preparation for the Kharif season.
Scheduled from May 29 to June 12, 2025, the initiative will be implemented in collaboration with the ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI), Zone VI, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), and other related departments.
As India’s first fully organic state, Sikkim’s campaign will focus on promoting organic and climate-smart agricultural techniques suited to local conditions. The initiative aims to foster sustainable farming practices, environmental preservation, and judicious use of agricultural inputs, guided by Soil Health Cards.
Eight dedicated field teams comprising experts from ICAR, KVKs, Central Agricultural University (CAU), and state departments will provide direct support and expertise to farming communities, particularly in tribal and climate-vulnerable zones. The teams will interact with farmers, share knowledge, and gather real-time feedback to shape forthcoming policies and research.
The programme also aims to raise farmers’ awareness about multiple government schemes available to assist agricultural progression. By enlightening them, the initiative seeks to boost the uptake of government resources, enhancing farming practices and yields.
Farmers in Sikkim will benefit from optimised use of agricultural inputs, promoted through the provision of Soil Health Cards. These cards offer vital data that aids in the judicious use of fertilisers and other resources to sustain soil vitality and crop productivity.
Dr. G. Kadirvel, Director of ICAR-ATARI, Zone VI, stressed that the campaign represents a fusion of age-old farming wisdom and cutting-edge scientific advances. “Our aim is to equip even the remotest farmers of Sikkim with the means to confront climate shifts through innovative farming techniques,” he said.
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