Archive · 6 Dec 2025
Odisha Leaders Urge Natural Farming for Soil Health
In Odisha, leaders like the Deputy Chief Minister and Chief Minister talked about how important healthy soil is for farming and our food.
They asked farmers and scientists to use less chemicals and more natural ways to take care of the soil.
They also gave out special cards to help farmers know what their soil needs.
Everyone agreed that taking care of the soil is very important for the future.
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo urged farmers and scientists to adopt natural and climate-resilient farming techniques to preserve soil fertility.
The State-level celebration of World Soil Day focused on the theme 'Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities', emphasizing the role of soil health in food security and sustainable development.
Soil Health Cards were distributed to farmers to promote scientific soil nutrient management and balanced fertilizer use.
The event included discussions on sustainable soil management, natural farming, city compost usage, and urban gardening.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the importance of preserving soil quality for future generations and creating a healthy environment.
- Who
- Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Principal Secretary Arabinda Padhee, Director Shubham Saxena
- What
- State-level celebration of World Soil Day with a focus on promoting natural and climate-resilient farming techniques
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Why
- To preserve soil fertility, ensure food security, and promote sustainable development
- Event
- World Soil Day celebration
- Theme
- Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities
- Key Speakers
- Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Arabinda Padhee, Shubham Saxena, Mohan Charan Majhi
- Initiatives
- Soil Health Cards, Manual on Agricultural Production Technology – Rabi 2025-26
- Focus Areas
- Sustainable soil management, natural farming, city compost usage, urban gardening