An awareness campaign on the ‘Balanced Use of Fertilizers’ was organized by ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad, on 29 May, 2026. A team of scientists visited Chinna Revalli Village, Balanagar Mandal, Mahabubnagar District, Telangana. Initially, Anshida Beevi C.N., Scientist (Agril. Extension), briefed on the background of the programme, and Dr Sarath Chandran M.A., Senior Scientist (Agril. Meteorology), emphasised the importance of judicious application of fertilisers to sustain yields and improve soil health.

This was followed by a method demonstration of seed treatment with Phosphorus Solubilising Bacteria (PSB) to improve phosphorus availability in the soil. Later, one of the farmers was asked to demonstrate the seed treatment of PSB and explain it to the fellow farmers. A total of 30 farmers (2 women and 28 Men) participated in the awareness programme, including Mr Venkat Ram Goud, Village Sarpanch, Mr Balraj, Secretary, and Mr Nagender, an input dealer (Agro Raitu Seva Kendram (ARSK)) in the village. The programme was also attended by Mr Nagaraj, Agricultural Extension Officer (AEO).