Gandhinagar’s Gujarat Legislative Assembly hosted a pivotal state seminar on natural farming, part of the national mission, where Governor Acharya Devvrat passionately advocated for it as the prime defender of soil, water, environment, and public health.
Key attendees included Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Speaker Shankar Chaudhary, and BJP state chief Jagdish Vishwakarma. A concurrent natural farming mela allowed leaders to explore expert demonstrations on-site.
Speaking to an engaged audience of legislators and farmers, the Governor stressed natural farming’s superiority in sustaining vital resources. He commended the forum for elevating this discussion.
He drew a sharp line between organic and natural approaches: the former demands 300 quintals of manure per acre, but natural farming amplifies microscopic life. ‘One gram of desi cow dung harbors more than 300 crore microbes; gau mutra is packed with essential minerals,’ he stated.
Using concoctions like Jeevamrut and solid variants, it boosts earthworms and insects, revitalizing soil naturally.
Raising health red flags, he lamented the surge in cancers, diabetes, and cardiac issues—from negligible to commonplace, striking even kids. Research confirms contaminants like urea and pesticides in breast milk.
Post-Green Revolution, soil organic carbon has crashed from 2-2.5% to below 0.5%, turning fertile fields barren. In Gujarat, chemical overuse has hardened soils, impeding rainfall percolation.
Natural methods, via earthworm tunnels, enhance water-holding capacity, promising restoration and resilience against climate challenges.