Chandigarh: Taking a major step in the direction of sustainable agriculture, the Punjab State Meals Fee, in collaboration with RE:Producing Punjab, launched the “Soil to Plate” initiative, aimed toward restoring soil well being and strengthening the agricultural system throughout the state.
Chairing the occasion, Fee Chairman Shri Bal Mukand Sharma emphasised the necessity for a collective strategy to sort out declining soil fertility, depleting groundwater, and environmental challenges. He inaugurated the seminar by inviting Ms. Sumit Sandhu (Delhi), Founder Steward, RE:Producing Punjab, to current the agenda.
The seminar noticed participation from round 15 specialists and chosen farmers from Punjab, the USA, and the UK, who actively shared their views. Detailed discussions have been held on natural farming, various crop cycles, vermicompost-based fertilizers, soil natural carbon, environment friendly water utilization, meals processing, and exports. The central theme remained aligned with Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s instructing: “Pavan Guru, Pani Pita, Mata Dharat Mahat.”
Individuals included Sumit Sandhu (Delhi), Mukti Kumar (Jumple, England), Jyoti Sarup (Unnati Cooperative), Rajneesh Sharma (Skilled in Vermicompost Fertilizer), Jatinder Kaur Arora (Former Government Director, Punjab State Council for Science & Expertise), Ripandeep Singh (Assistant Director, Chandigarh College, Gharuan), Tarun Sen (Supervisor, Punjab Agro Industries Company Ltd.), N.S. Brar (Chairman, Pagro Frozen Meals Pvt. Ltd.), Okay.B. Singh (Director, PAMETI, PAU), Jaspreet Singh (Turmeric Producer), Chamkaur Singh (Moga), Gurmukh Singh (Batala), Dhaliwal Sahib (USA), Sarbjit Bajwa (Amritsar), Sh. Satt Singh Ji, and plenty of different progressive farmers and students.
As well as, Fee Members Sardar Jasvir Singh Sekhon and Shri Chetan Prakash Dhaliwal have been additionally current. They expressed satisfaction over the success of the seminar and appreciated the management of Chairman Bal Mukand Sharma.
Mukti Kumar (Carbon Savvy, UK) highlighted the significance of natural carbon within the soil, whereas Dr. Baljinder Singh Saini (Head of Tata Trusts Punjab) shared sensible suggestions to enhance soil high quality.
As a part of this initiative, the formation of a “Assume and Do Tank” was additionally introduced, which can play an vital position in accelerating the regeneration of Punjab’s agriculture.
In conclusion, Chairman Bal Mukand Sharma shared the important thing takeaways of the seminar and warranted that every one recommendations and issues raised throughout the occasion can be dropped at the eye of the Punjab Authorities. He additionally talked about that the inspiration for this seminar got here from Shri M.S. Aujla.
