Kungyam, June 02 2025: The fifth day of the Krishi Viksit Sankalp Abhiyaan was successfully celebrated in the morning at Kungyam village with the enthusiastic participation of more than 39 individuals, including staff members. Representatives from various departments, including scientists from KVK Nyoma, and officials from the Agriculture and Sheep Husbandry Departments, were present for the occasion. The event featured active farmer interactions, during which valuable feedback was collected. Farmers emphasized the urgent requirement for a dipping tank and shared concerns about rust disease affecting their willow trees.

Informative leaflets in Bhoti language were distributed, covering various government schemes to ensure better reach among the local farming community. Traditional drying methods practiced in the village were also explained in detail. Additionally, women SHG (Self-Help Group) members actively participated and expressed the need for specialized training, especially for GOBs (Group of Beneficiaries). The event was appreciated by all participants, who were thankful for the opportunity to engage with multiple departments under one roof.

The evening session of the Krishi Viksit Sankalp Abhiyaan was conducted at Himya village, with the active participation of 38 individuals. During the event, farmers voiced their concern over the need for increased funding to support rantak (traditional water mills), essential to their local economy.

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Participants showed strong interest in community-based shepherding, expressing their readiness to adopt schemes supporting the rearing of 50 to 100 sheep in the region. The discussions covered various government and horticultural schemes, with farmers engaging enthusiastically throughout.The Nambardar of Himya Mrs. Thinlay Angmo highlighted the urgent requirement for farm implements in the area. A major concern raised was the growing aphid infestation, for which effective management techniques were shared along with informative material in the local language.

Farmers also requested the replacement of damaged greenhouse polythene, which has affected their cultivation activities. The session concluded with the Nambardar applauding the coordinated efforts of all departments, expressing gratitude for the initiative, and conveying hope for more such fruitful discussions in the future.
The morning session of Day 05 of Krishi Viksit Sankalp Abhiyaan was held at Tarchit village in the Changthang region, initiated by the Head of KVK Nyoma Dr. Phuntsog Tundup.Officials from multiple departments, including KVK scientists, Agriculture, Horticulture, and Sheep Husbandry, actively participated in the event. A total of 41 farmers attended, engaging in interactive sessions aimed at creating awareness about various government schemes and sharing valuable feedback.

Farmers expressed pressing concerns regarding the rapid spread of willow scale disease in trees and the presence of cutworms affecting crops. They also highlighted issues related to aphid infestation and showed keen interest in acquiring an apricot kernel breakage machine to add value to local produce. The scientists present addressed these concerns by sharing preventive and curative measures, while also promoting the benefits of natural farming practices. The need for compost-based farming support for the community was also raised.

In the evening of fifth day of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyaan, an impactful outreach program was conducted at Liktse village in the Changthang region. The event witnessed the presence of officials from various departments including Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) scientists, officers from Agriculture, Horticulture, and Sheep Husbandry departments. Detailed discussions were held on a wide range of departmental schemes, followed by an engaging interaction session with the local farmers. A total of 27 participants, comprising farmers and officials, took part in the program. The villagers shared key concerns such as the requirement of iron fencing, need for support in entrepreneurship, and management of insect pests in horticultural crops. Scientists provided practical advice and emphasized preventive measures along with the importance of compost-making, highlighting how locally produced compost can fetch premium prices and significantly benefit the farming community. The need for tubular greenhouses to support year-round cultivation in the high-altitude region was also discussed. The session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Tashi, who extended heartfelt gratitude to the Nambardar and all the farmers of the village for their active participation and enthusiasm.

The session concluded with words of appreciation from the Goba and community members, who thanked all departments for their unified efforts and expressed hope for continued engagement in the future.