Press Release
Press Release from the Office of Additional District Collector (Development), Pakyong District.
Information & Public Relations Department
Barren and Fallow Land Revival Programme continues with Episode 45 of the Connect to Earth Mission.
Pakyong, July 26: As part of the Friday Field/Farm Day activities, marking Episode 45 of the ongoing cultivation effort to revive barren and fallow land, a Field Day continues under the “Mission Revival of Barren Land—Connect to Earth” initiative at the Sweat Contribution Centre in Pachey Samsing.
The Agriculture, Horticulture & ATMA Department of Pakyong District attended the 45th episode of the ongoing “Mission Revival of Barren Land – Connect to Earth” initiative at the Sweat Contribution Centre.
Additional District Collector (Development), RDD, Mr Robin Pd Sewa, attended the event as the representative of the district administration, who was joined by Additional Director of the Agriculture & Horticulture Department, Mr Tshering Chopel Bhutia, along with Deputy Directors, Agricultural and Horticultural Development Officers (ADOs and HDOs), Agricultural and Horticultural Inspectors (AIs and HIs), and Assistant and Block Technology Managers (ATMs and BTMs). Field functionaries from the department also took part in the day’s activities.
The primary focus of the Field Day was the physical preparation of land and the transplantation of Finger Millet and Turmeric. These crops were selected for cultivation based on their compatibility with existing conditions of soil and weather in the region. The crops are part of a broader plan to restore land for farming use, using practices that ensure minimal environmental degradation and sustainable productivity.
The event also served as a platform for knowledge exchange between officers and field-level workers. Participants discussed tools and methods that are being introduced or revived in the area, including methods that require minimal resources but yield measurable outcomes in terms of soil structure and crop resilience. The department also shared records of past Field Day episodes to compare data on land restored, crop outputs, and community participation.
The significance of a participatory approach in agricultural development was one of the main points made. Community engagement is essential to ensure the long-term success of any land use programme. Contributions from local residents, coordination between departments, and communication between planning units and implementing teams were identified as essential components in achieving the goals of the mission.
The “Mission Revival of Barren Land – Connect to Earth” continues to expand its reach in Pakyong District, guided by a structured framework that focuses on practical implementation, community involvement, and departmental accountability. The initiative aligns with wider efforts across the state to improve food security, increase land use efficiency, and promote self-reliance in agriculture.
The episode at the Sweat Contribution Centre demonstrated how a localised approach to land revival, combined with institutional support, can contribute to larger outcomes. It served not only as a day of action but also as a step forward in building systems that connect communities with their land and resources.
Pakyong, July 26: As part of the Friday Field/Farm Day activities, marking Episode 45 of the ongoing cultivation effort to revive barren and fallow land, a Field Day continues under the “Mission Revival of Barren Land—Connect to Earth” initiative at the Sweat Contribution Centre in Pachey Samsing.
The Agriculture, Horticulture & ATMA Department of Pakyong District attended the 45th episode of the ongoing “Mission Revival of Barren Land – Connect to Earth” initiative at the Sweat Contribution Centre.
Additional District Collector (Development), RDD, Mr Robin Pd Sewa, attended the event as the representative of the district administration, who was joined by Additional Director of the Agriculture & Horticulture Department, Mr Tshering Chopel Bhutia, along with Deputy Directors, Agricultural and Horticultural Development Officers (ADOs and HDOs), Agricultural and Horticultural Inspectors (AIs and HIs), and Assistant and Block Technology Managers (ATMs and BTMs). Field functionaries from the department also took part in the day’s activities.
The primary focus of the Field Day was the physical preparation of land and the transplantation of Finger Millet and Turmeric. These crops were selected for cultivation based on their compatibility with existing conditions of soil and weather in the region. The crops are part of a broader plan to restore land for farming use, using practices that ensure minimal environmental degradation and sustainable productivity.
The event also served as a platform for knowledge exchange between officers and field-level workers. Participants discussed tools and methods that are being introduced or revived in the area, including methods that require minimal resources but yield measurable outcomes in terms of soil structure and crop resilience. The department also shared records of past Field Day episodes to compare data on land restored, crop outputs, and community participation.
The significance of a participatory approach in agricultural development was one of the main points made. Community engagement is essential to ensure the long-term success of any land use programme. Contributions from local residents, coordination between departments, and communication between planning units and implementing teams were identified as essential components in achieving the goals of the mission.
The “Mission Revival of Barren Land – Connect to Earth” continues to expand its reach in Pakyong District, guided by a structured framework that focuses on practical implementation, community involvement, and departmental accountability. The initiative aligns with wider efforts across the state to improve food security, increase land use efficiency, and promote self-reliance in agriculture.
The episode at the Sweat Contribution Centre demonstrated how a localised approach to land revival, combined with institutional support, can contribute to larger outcomes. It served not only as a day of action but also as a step forward in building systems that connect communities with their land and resources.