Drive to modernise farming resumes in Mizoram after rain disruptions
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Aizawl: After days of disruption due to heavy monsoon rains, the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA) has resumed in Mizoram, covering over 700 villages across the state, joint director of state agriculture & farmers' welfare and VKSA nodal officer, B Ramnunsanga, said on Tuesday.
VKSA is a nationwide campaign launched to modernise agriculture through scientific outreach, sustainable practices, and farmer empowerment.
Originally scheduled from May 29 to June 12, during the pre-kharif season, the campaign faced delays due to intense rainfall, forcing officials to pause activities until June 5. Since then, authorities have reached 19,174 farmers, including 8,211 women, across 217 villages — with a possible extension of the campaign period under consideration.
This flagship initiative seeks to bridge the gap between agricultural research and grassroots farming practices, directly connecting scientific advancements with farmers and contributing to the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision.
Agricultural experts have been visiting farmers at their workplaces, offering technical guidance on enhancing rice and vegetable cultivation. Those engaged in pisciculture, sericulture, and animal husbandry are also receiving strategies to boost their yields. Additionally, experts are documenting challenges faced by those in agriculture and allied sectors, providing tailored verbal and written advice to help improve their practices.
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