Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Langroya, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar conducted an awareness programme for mobilization of school students at Sikh National Collegiate Senior Secondary School, Banga, SBS Nagar on 12th November, 2025 with 100 students. This programme was organized under the able guidance of Dr. Pardeep Kumar, Deputy Director, KVK, Langroya, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar.
Firstly, Mrs. Ruby English lecturer welcomed the KVK Team and students. Afterwards, Mrs. Renu Bala, Demonstrator (Home Science) gave a brief overview on impact of PAU, Ludhiana on farming community and the mandates of KVK, then she also gave insightful views regarding working of SBS Nagar successful SHGs/ FPO/startups. Dr. Rajinder Kaur, Assistant Professor (Home Science) informed about the harmful effects of burning of crop residue burning and that management of paddy residue is of utmost importance at this moment and stressed upon the proactive role to be played by school students in spreading this message. She also shared about different agricultural courses and admission procedures with students.
Dr. Pardeep Kumar, Deputy Director, KVK, Langroya, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar informed about the harmful effects of burning of crop residue burning and that management of paddy residue is of utmost importance at this moment and stressed upon the proactive role to be played by school students in spreading this message.
For seeking active participation of the students in this initiative of utmost importance, KVK Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar organized debate and poster making competition on the theme of ‘crop residue management and conservation of environment’ for the school students. The various competitions were conducted under the guidance of KVK scientists and the school faculty. One poem was also recited by a school student on the theme ‘crop residue management’. The students participated in these competitions with keen interest and the winners were duly acknowledged and awarded.
In the end, Dr. Tarseam Singh (College Principal), Mr. Jatinder Mohan (School Incharge), Mrs Ruby (English Lecturer) and Mrs Navneet Kaur (Punjabi Lecturer) thanked the experts from KVK school teacher associated with this activity. He also requested KVK to organize such a knowledgeable programmes/activity again to inculcate such sensitive issues among students.
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