In a unique initiative in Bihar's Vaishali district, District Magistrate Varsha Singh stepped out of government offices and directly participated in paddy transplantation in a field. The incident took place in Khajwatta village, Bidupur block, where DM Varsha Singh planted paddy using the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method in farmer Umesh Rai's field.

Without any formal program, DM Varsha Singh interacted with farmers and understood the intricacies of farming. She emphasized the importance of natural farming, stating that it is the need of the hour. According to her, natural farming reduces costs, decreases dependence on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, improves soil health, and protects the environment. It can also help increase farmers' income.

The DM instructed agricultural department officials to connect more farmers with natural farming. She stressed the importance of training, timely availability of seeds and organic inputs, and ensuring that farmers receive the benefits of government schemes without any hurdles. During her visit, she also inspected the Bio Research Centre located in Khajwatta.

According to the district administration, 10 natural farming clusters have been established in Bidupur block, involving 1,250 farmers. These farmers have also received an incentive of Rs 2,000 each to encourage them to adopt natural farming. DM Singh's pictures, showing her planting paddy in a muddy field, are widely discussed on social media. The administration believes that direct engagement by officials will build farmers' trust and accelerate the adoption of new agricultural techniques.