Palem conducted a “Parthenium Awareness Campaign” at Nandi Waddeman Rythu Vedhika

KVK, Palem conducted a “Parthenium Awareness Campaign” at Nandi Waddeman Rythu Vedhika and ZPHS premises, Bijinepally (M) on 19.08.2026. Dr. O. Shaila, Senior Scientist & Head i/c, KVK, Palem, created awareness among school students and farmers of Nandi Waddeman village about the harmful effects of Parthenium weed on human beings, livestock, and crops. The importance of timely identification, removal, and proper management of Parthenium was explained to the students, staff and farmers. Further, Parthenium uprooting was carried out at the Raithu Vedhika premises with active participation from students, farmers, and staff. Students, staff and farmers were encouraged to collectively keep their villages, surroundings, and agricultural fields Parthenium-free. In Campaign Dr. O. Shaila, Senior Scientist & Head i/c, KVK, Palem, Govt. High School Principal & all the staff members, 218 students and 5 RAWEP students, Mrs. Naziya, AEO, 28 farmers & 3 women farmers thus a total of 256 members were participated.