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Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hayathnagar, Rangareddy District
ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture


KBA–Rabi 2026: Awareness Camp and Integrity Pledge at Dubbacherla Village, Maheswaram Mandal

As part of the Khet Bachao Abhiyan (KBA) - Rabi 2026 campaign, aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural practices and improving soil health, Dr. Chandrakant, Head, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ranga Reddy (KVK-RR), along with Dr. D. Sudheer, Subject Matter Specialist (Veterinary Science); Dr. G. Srikrishna, Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture); and Dr. S. Dilip, Subject Matter Specialist (Agricultural Extension), from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ranga Reddy, attended and actively participated in the Awareness Camp-cum-Field Day held on Monday, 26 October 2026, at Rythu Vedika, Dubbachaela village, Maheswaram Mandal, Ranga Reddy district.

Dignitaries and Guests

The programme was attended by Dr. Gopi, IAS, Commissioner and Director of the Department of Agriculture, Government of Telangana; Mrs. Sujatha, District Agriculture Officer (DAO), Ranga Reddy; Dr. Ankam Raj, District Veterinary Officer (DVO) and Animal Husbandry, Ranga Reddy; Mrs. Sudha Rani, Assistant Director of Agriculture (ADA), Maheswaram; and the Sarpanch and Upasarpanch of the respective villages. The programme provided a valuable platform for interaction among agricultural experts, departmental officials, and farmers, facilitating the dissemination of technical knowledge and promoting the adoption of improved agricultural practices. Subsequently, the Integrity Pledge was formally administered to the participants on 26 October 2026, marking the commencement of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 across India.

Farmers' Participation

A total of 160 farmers participated in the programme, including 122 farmers from Dubbacherla village who attended the training programme and 38 farmers from Kollapadakal village who participated in the field demonstration.