Release of Vikasa Geethalu Volume 5 (Songs on Sustainable Development in Telugu)
Bala Vikasa has released ‘Vikasa Geethalu’ volume5 on the occasion of 10th Anniversary of PDTC and 35th Anniversary of SOPAR. The Vice Chancellor Prof. Boda Venkata Ratnam released the songs CD during the function. The volume five contains informative songs on Environment conservation and control ®ulation of plastic usage, importance of organic farming and harmful effects of pesticides, BV-PDTC role in catering to the capacity building needs of development practitioners and rural communities. The songs are intended to build awareness among the youth, women, farmers and community leaders in rural Andhra Pradesh.
DVD on ‘Guide to organic farming’ released
A guide to organic farming, a DVD titled ‘Organic farming sustainable and safe’ was released by president of Sopar Mr. Andre Bourassa on the occasion of 35th anniversary of SOPAR commemorated on 25th January, 2012, at Bala Vikasa PDTC premises, Warangal, AP, India. The objective of the video is to educate people on the importance of organic farming for ensuring the food security and health of rural poor as well as prevention of soil erosion and water contamination in the region. It is a 35 minutes video which shows various methods and techniques of Bala Vikasa model of organic farming. This Telugu video will be very helpful for the farmers who are taking initiative to do organic farming in Andhra Pradesh.
