Boko, Oct 16: In a major step to boost agricultural development in rural areas, the Government of India’s Department of Agriculture has initiated a scientifically planned seed treatment campaign under its flagship scheme “Healthy Seeds – Healthy Crops.”
This program aims to catalyze economic progress among farming communities through modern and sustainable farming practices.
With the support of the Boko Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer and Assam’s Kamrup district administration, the campaign is being implemented through the Central Government’s Regional IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Centre in Guwahati.
Starting a special awareness meeting focusing on modern agricultural techniques and environmental conservation is underway in Boko’s Jalukbari area.
The two-day workshop is designed to benefit local farmers by training them in organic farming and natural pest control methods.
Dr. Shameem Akhtar, Joint Director of the Central Agriculture Department, is leading discussions on biological agriculture and natural pest regulation during the program.
Retired Senior Agriculture Officer Kamaleshwar Das elaborated on strategic factors for effective treatment of paddy seeds among the farmers.
The program is being organized in collaboration with the State Agriculture Department’s Boko Sub-Division, featuring experts such as Dr. Rameshwar Telengiri, Botanical Conservation Officer; A.P.P.O. Arati Hazarika; T.A. Bikash Rajak; Assistant Agriculture Officer Askar Ali Mandal; and community leaders including Dipali Kalita and social worker Jyotish Kaivarti.
Addressing a large gathering of farmers from Jalukbari, the organizers highlighted essential pre- and post-sowing seed treatment practices, biological seed disinfection, identification of harmful and friendly insects, and prudent use of pesticides to ensure sustainable crop protection.
This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to harnessing scientific knowledge in agriculture to empower rural farmers and promote eco-friendly farming across Assam.
