On the occasion of world soil day, ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair along with KVK, Sippighat and Dept. of Agriculture organised a public awareness program with farmers at Shoal Bay, South Andaman under the guidance of Dr. E.B. Chakurkar, Director, ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair. A total of 219 participants including farmers, officers from Department of Agriculture and PRI Members from different villages have participated and celebrated world soil day. During the programme, present status of soil in the islands and the importance of good soil health for better crop production were discussed. Organic and natural farming practices and method of preparation of different organic inputs like vermicompost, Panchagavya, Jeewamrit, Dhasparni, Agniastra, Brahmastra and Neemastra were discussed. Further, soil conservation measures to protect top soil from erosion and soil fertility improvement through green manuring and biofertilizers (bio consortia) were also briefed. At the end, the organic inputs, folders and leaflets were also distributed to farmers.