Awareness campaign against paddy residue burning held

Under the ongoing efforts to curb the burning of paddy residue, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Langroya, organised an awareness programme at DAN College of Education for Women on Saturday.

A total of 105 students participated in the event, which aimed at sensitizing the youth about environmentally sustainable crop residue management (CRM). The programme was held under the guidance of Dr Pardeep Kumar, Deputy Director, KVK, Langroya.

During the technical session, Dr Pardeep Kumar highlighted the harmful effects of paddy residue burning and discussed sustainable residue management techniques. He guided the students on the innovative and beneficial uses of paddy straw and emphasized how retaining residues improves soil nutrition, supports micro-organisms and enhances long-term soil health. He also provided information on the latest CRM machinery such as balers, SMART seeders, surface seeders, and super seeders, urging students to play a proactive role in spreading awareness in their communities.

Dr Rajinder Kaur, Assistant Professor (Home Science), shared details of the various CRM activities undertaken by KVK. She also interacted with students about environmental conservation through adopting healthy practices, the importance of nutrition for all age groups, and the need to adopt kitchen gardening for improving family health.

To encourage student involvement, KVK Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar organized speech declamation and debate competitions on the theme “Crop Residue Management and Conservation of Environment.” These activities were conducted under the supervision of KVK experts and the college faculty. Students participated with enthusiasm, and the winners were acknowledged and awarded.