Theme:Halt soil salinization, enhance soil production

This signifies the fact that the depends on the Health of the Soil.

Soil is Home to one-fourth of the Biodiversity of the earth. It is important to control Soil Pollution as bad soil management will affect the micro organisms below the ground. These Microorganisms are working continuously to preserve the eco system. They help in fixing nitrogen that is essential for plant Growth. They also add nutrients to the soil by the process of decomposition.

ndia focuses on regional soil conservation programmes. For instance, the Cherrapunjee Ecological Project was launched to enhance soil moisture in Sohra Plateau.

However, the Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Yojana that focuses on development of ranfed Farming Systems in the country, focuses on soil quality all over India. Also, theSoil Health Card Schemewas launched.

During the visit of Russian PresidentVladimir Putinto India on Monday, the two countries would be inking the major deal worth over Rs 5,100 crore for producing AK-203 assault rifles within the country.

The Russian President during his one-day visit is also scheduled to hand over the model of an S-400 air DEFENCE system to Prime MinisterNarendra Modias a symbol of delivery of the weapon system to India.

The main attraction of the visit would be the finalisation of the AK-203 assault rifle deal which would be produced in Amethi,Uttar Pradesh.

The production of the over five lakh rifles by the India-Russia joint venture company would see a complete transfer of technology within seven years of signing the contract.

Every year the INDIAN NAVY Day is celebrated on December 4. This year the Indian Navy Day is celebrated on the following theme