Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Srinagar, SKUAST-K, celebrated World Soil Day 2025 by launching a week-long Soil Health Mega Programme from 5 to 11 December 2025 at its main campus in Srinagar. The initiative was organized as part of the global observance of World Soil Day, celebrated annually on 5 December, under the theme “Healthy Soils for Healthy Future,” with a focus on healthy cities.
The programme aimed to raise awareness about the vital role of soil in sustaining life, maintaining ecological balance, and supporting sustainable agricultural production. It also highlighted the growing challenges posed by soil sealing and rapid urbanization, emphasizing the need for responsible land management to create greener, healthier, and more resilient cities.
Through this week-long initiative, KVK Srinagar focused on promoting awareness of soil conservation, soil health management, and the importance of protecting soil resources from degradation. The programme underscored the need for sustainable practices that preserve soil fertility, maintain ecosystem services, and support long-term environmental sustainability.
The celebration also highlighted the close relationship between healthy soils, sustainable agriculture, and urban well-being. Protecting soil resources is essential not only for ensuring agricultural productivity and food security but also for improving the environmental quality of urban and rural landscapes.
Through the observance of World Soil Day 2025, KVK Srinagar reaffirmed its commitment to soil health awareness, sustainable land management, and the promotion of environmentally responsible practices for a healthier and more sustainable future.
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