Agriculture scaled new heights as the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Lahaul Spiti-II, Tabo, launched the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan from Komic, the world’s highest motorable village, situated at a breathtaking altitude of 4,587 meters above sea level. This historic initiative marks a bold step toward inclusive agricultural transformation in one of the most remote and ecologically sensitive regions of the country.
The campaign, spearheaded by Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (YSPUHF), Solan, and ICAR-ATARI, Zone-I, Ludhiana, is part of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare’s nationwide movement. It aims to empower farmers by equipping them with scientific knowledge, improving access to government schemes, and giving them a voice in shaping the future of agricultural innovation.
The Abhiyan was inaugurated in the picturesque village of Komic by Shikha Simtia, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Spiti Valley. She emphasized the urgent need to adopt sustainable agricultural practices to preserve the region’s fragile ecosystem. Simtia called upon local governance bodies to collaborate closely with KVKs to ensure the campaign’s success and lasting impact.
Providing grassroots leadership support, Chhering Paldan, Pradhan of Langza Panchayat, pledged his full cooperation. He encouraged local farmers to adopt modern agricultural technologies to enhance productivity and build resilience against climatic challenges.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from local farmers, who engaged in interactive discussions on improved cultivation practices, crop diversification suitable for high-altitude farming, soil testing, natural farming techniques, and water-efficient irrigation methods. Farmers also received valuable information about various Central and State-sponsored agricultural schemes, especially those tailored to support marginal farmers in hilly and mountainous regions.
Taking the mission a step further, the KVK team reached Tashigang, famously known as the world’s highest polling station, to continue the awareness drive. Here, they interacted with farmers on the key challenges associated with pea and barley cultivation, the staple crops of the region. Scientists offered practical, locally-adapted solutions and assured farmers that their feedback would be incorporated into future research and extension activities.
This inspiring campaign by KVK Tabo goes beyond scientific outreach—it is a powerful symbol of inclusion. It reflects an unwavering commitment to ensuring that even the most remote communities of India have access to innovation, government support, and platforms to voice their needs and aspirations.
As the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan continues to scale new heights, it reaffirms the nation’s vision of building a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready agricultural ecosystem—one village at a time.
