HANAMKONDA, DECEMBER 05, 2025: The Telangana Rythu Vigyan Kendra, Warangal, at Pedda Pendyala village of Dharmasasgar mandal in Hanamkonda district, observed World Soil Day (WSD), which is celebrated on December 5 every year under the aegis of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations. Considering the importance of soils for food security and sustainable development, WSD was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013.
Speaking on the occasion, A Vijaya Bhaskar, Coordinator and Senior Scientist, Telangana Rythu Vigyan Kendra, Warangal, explained this year’s theme “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities” through a “Power Point Presentation”. He said that we always think of cities as houses, buildings and roads, but let us not forget that the soil beneath them is the foundation of the health of our villages and cities. He said that these soils absorb rainwater, keep our cities cool, absorb carbon and protect the atmosphere.
Also, in this programme, a training programme was organised for farmers on collecting soil samples for soil testing, pest infestations and nutrient deficiencies management in various crops. In this training, farmers were asked to use fertilisers and pesticides as recommended for the crop and protect the microorganisms in the soil and earthworms.
Similarly, farmers were advised to incorporate crop residues into the soil and apply single super phosphate to accelerate decomposition, rather than burning crop waste. They were also advised to sow rice nurseries by December 20th.
Every farmer and every citizen should take a “pledge” to play their part in conserving soils and pass it on to future generations.
Scientists B Venkata Rajkumar, R Vishwatej, along with Rajesh (Dharmasagar Mandal Agricultural Officer), Agricultural Extension Officer Pawan Kalyan and progressive farmers, participated in this programme.
