June 11, 2022: “If we move towards soil extinction… Most of us will not come out of it. Once there is a food shortage, civilizations will collapse. Deshdoot and Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj Speaking at the Save Soil program in Nashik jointly organized by the Sadhguru, Sadhguru warned that our humanity will vanish in a few days. KM Save Soil motorcycle traveled to the city to cover a distance of over 25,000 km.From Nashik, Sadhguru will head for Mumbai, where he will address a star-studded mega event at the Jio World Convention Center tomorrow.
Sadhguru, who is visiting Nashik for the first time, was received by Mrs. Nilamtai Vasantrao Pawar, General Secretary of KTHM College and Mr. Janak Sarada, Managing Director of Deshdoot, who presented him with a traditional turban depicting the courage and valor of the Maratha regime. , Mrs. Nilamtai Vasantrao Pawar honored her with the Paithani Sheela, a traditional Maharashtrian silk shawl, and the Nashik’s Panch Tatva – these five elements are comprised of the waters of the Godavari River.
Often regarded as an inert substance, Sadhguru reminded that the first 15-18 inches of top soil is the “cream of the planet,” which contains “billions of life forms.” It takes 600-800 years to make an inch of soil without a human footprint and “at the current level of human activity, if you had to make an inch of top soil, it would take 13,000 years,” explained Sadhguru to describe its importance. . Soil saving.
Sadhguru stressed that today we stand at a time because “we as a generation have this opportunity to make a significant difference in the next 10-15 years’ time,” cautioning that Bio-diversity will be lost. Revival of soil after a time period of 25-40 years is inexcusable. Governments in democratic nations follow the mandate of the people and he urged the people to raise their voice and keep it high till necessary policies are made to revive the soil in the state and the country.
Mr. Janak Sarada, Managing Director, Deshdoot thanked Sadhguru for starting the movement and said, “We all understand that the quality of the soil is deteriorating. Our farmers are experiencing this every day. It is not only farmers, we consumers are also experiencing it in terms of quality and quantity of food… As you are saying now is the time to act, we at Deshdoot are taking this program as a start of action. I see. took.”
The event was replete with rich cultural performances in which renowned singer Pandit Aviraj Tayde and his team performed an entertaining classic number.
Bharatanatyam dancer Radhe Jaggi created a combination of classical music, dance and Kalaripayattu in association with Isha culture to establish a connection between man and soil. An event in Nashik is incomplete with the famous Nashik dhol, and Akhtar Bhai Sheikh’s performance of the Nashik dhol proved to be true to the prestige of the city. The rich cultural program of Maharashtra was also in full display with people in colorful ethnic wear to welcome Sadhguru.
Sadhguru, who had set out on a solo motorcycle trip to countries in Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East on March 21, 2022, reached the western port city of Jamnagar in Gujarat a few days ago. Continuing his Indian journey in 9 Indian states, he has passed through Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and New Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. At the Save the soil program in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Sadhguru to express his full support and encouragement for the movement.
Sadhguru also presented the Prime Minister with the Soil Policy Handbook, which provides practical, scientific solutions that governments can take to regenerate soils in their country.
Since his arrival in India, the governments of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have signed an MoU to save soil in the state. So far this movement has touched billions, while 74 countries have agreed to work to save their nation’s soil. Since the beginning of Sadhguru’s journey across 27 countries, more than 2.7 billion people have spoken about soil, on a topic undeniably absent in public awareness. More than 15 lakh children in India have written to the Prime Minister requesting them to work to save the country’s soil and their collective future. More than 65,000 students from over 300 schools in over 25 districts of UP have written to the Prime Minister.
The primary objective of Save Soil Andolan is to urge all the countries of the world to mandate minimum 3-6% organic content in agricultural soil through immediate policy reforms. Without this minimal organic material, soil scientists have warned of imminent soil death, a phenomenon they are calling ‘soil extinction’.
In India, about 30% of the fertile soils in the country have already become barren and unable to yield. The United Nations has warned that at current rates of soil erosion, 90% of the Earth could turn into a desert by 2050—less than three decades from now. To prevent this catastrophe, Sadhguru launched the Save Soil Movement in March this year, traveling to 27 countries and meeting leaders, politicians, scientists and citizens to mobilize support for saving soil.
The Save the Soil movement is supported by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), the United Nations World Food Program and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
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