Dr. Parveen Kumar

The history of this day dates back to 2002 when the International Union of Soil Sciences adopted a resolution proposing that December 05 be celebrated as the World Soil Day to recognize the importance of Soil as a critical component of the natural system and as a vital contribution to human well being. As a consequence to the resolution of the IUSS, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in June 2013 at its 68th General Assembly unanimously declared Dec 5 to be celebrated as World Soil Day every year. The date of 5 December was chosen because it corresponds with the official birthday of the late H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand, who was one of the main proponents of this initiative.

Soil is not a dead thing as perceived by most

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