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ICAR obtains 2020 King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award

December 8, 2020
ICAR
  • The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), has obtained the prestigious International King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award for 2020.
  • The award was presented yearly by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

World Soil Day: 05 December

December 5, 2020
World Soil Day
  • World Soil Day is commemorated annually on December 5 to spread awareness of the importance of soil quality for human well-being, food security and ecosystems.
  • The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) campaign “Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity” tries to spread awareness of the importance of sustaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being.