Diplomat Correspondent
Leh, DD: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Nyoma, located at the highest altitude in India, successfully launched the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan on 29th May 2025, under the national flagship campaign initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
The campaign, running from 29th May to 12th June 2025, aims to empower farmers through the dissemination of scientific agricultural knowledge, awareness of government schemes, and feedback collection from grassroots communities.
The inaugural event was held at the Community Hall in Nyoma under the leadership of Dr. Phuntsog Tundup, Head of KVK Nyoma, with coordination from Dr. Tashi Dolker and the entire KVK team.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from a total of 158 individuals, including farmers and staff, from the vibrant villages of Nyoma, Niddher, Mudh, and Tsaga, demonstrating the strong community interest in enhancing agricultural practices in the high-altitude region of Changthang.
The program was graced by Shri Tashi Namgyal Yakzee, Hon’ble Executive Councillor for Rural Development, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, LAHDC Leh, who served as the Chief Guest, and Shri Ishey Spalzang, Hon’ble Councillor of Nyoma, LAHDC Leh, as Guest of Honour.
The dignitaries praised the efforts of KVK Nyoma in pioneering technology-driven initiatives for sustainable agriculture.
Prominent attendees included Kacho Asgar Ali Khan (Incharge SDM, Nyoma), Smt. Kunzang Wangmo (Chief Horticultural Officer), Mr. Shakkel Ur Rehman (District Agricultural Officer), Dr. Sonam Dawa (District Horticultural Officer), and Smt. Arjuman Shaheen (Block Veterinary Officer), along with representatives from line departments and Goba members of Nyoma, Mudh, Tsaga, and Niddher.
The campaign is being conducted in close collaboration with the Departments of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, and Veterinary Sciences, with active involvement from scientists and technical experts of KVK Nyoma.
As part of the campaign, teams comprising scientists from KVK Nyoma and officials from all allied departments will be visiting each and every village in the Changthang region from 29th May to 12th June 2025.
These village-level visits will include live demonstrations, awareness programs, and interactive sessions with farmers to facilitate knowledge exchange and address region-specific agricultural challenges.
The key objectives of the campaign include creating awareness among farmers regarding improved agricultural technologies across livestock and educating them on various government schemes and agricultural and horticultural development policies; enabling two-way learning between scientists and farmers; and documenting local-level needs and farmer feedback to inform future agricultural innovations and research interventions.
This collective and coordinated effort underscores the commitment of scientific institutions and administrative departments to reinforce the agricultural ecosystem in this strategically important and ecologically sensitive region.DD
