One day training cum awareness programme on winter season vegetable crops under Khet Bachao Abhiyan was conducted by ICAR NEH Umiam, Meghalaya, at Puriang village, Mawrykneng Block of the East Khasi Hills District in Meghalaya

As part of the nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan launched by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region (ICAR-NEH), Umiam, organized one-day training cum awareness programme on Winter Season Vegetable Crops at Puriang village, Mawrykneng Block of the East Khasi Hills District in Meghalaya.
The programme aimed to create awareness among farmers on sustainable soil and water management practices, balanced nutrient application, reduction in excessive use of chemical fertilizers, and adoption of eco-friendly farming approaches for improving soil health and farm productivity of vegetable growers. Farmers were also sensitized on the importance of soil test-based nutrient management, integrated nutrient management, natural farming practices, and efficient utilization of natural resources.
 A total of 30 farmers, including 27 women and 3 men, participated enthusiastically in the programme. During the event, the presentation was given on the management of the nursery, organic crop production, integrated farming, vermicmposting, soil and water conservation measures, as well as insect–pest management in vegetable crops for sustainable production.
The programme was coordinated by Dr. V. K. Verma, Principal Scientist (Vegetable Science), and Dr. Letngam Touthang, Senior Scientist (Plant Breeding) of ICAR-NEH, Umiam.
The initiative reflects ICAR's continued commitment towards empowering farmers with science-based agricultural technologies, promoting sustainable land management, and ensuring long-term soil health and agricultural productivity in Meghalaya and the North Eastern Region.