Dimapur, Dec. 2 (EMN): In line with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, “World Soil Day” will be commemorated on December 5 at Hotel Japfu, Kohima, in the presence of AHODs and HODs of all Agri and Allied departments.
A DIPR report stated that minister of S&WC and Geology and Mining, V Kashiho Sangtam, and the Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC), Kikheto Sema, would grace the programme as the special guests for session I and II respectively.
It also stated that a radio talk would be recorded for broadcasting on All India Radio (AIR), Kohima, on the same day. The programme would be organised jointly by the Soil Survey (SS) and Land Use Planning (LUP) wing and Soil Health Management Scheme (SHMS) of the department.