“A nation that destroys its soil, destroys itself ”-Said Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd U.S. President.
Nature has given us favorable conditions to live on this planet. Air being an important part to inhale oxygen, so is the urge to eat and sustain on this planet, which is given by soil.
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Background & Explanation:
Back in older times, our ancestors thrived on organic things, ranging from vegetables to cleaning teeth using plant derivatives. Now with both population and scientific study aggravation, everything is intermixed with chemicals.
Even soil is not excluded from harmful pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Though it may boost up production for some years, dumping excessive amounts of these chemicals eventually affects soil’s natural fertility and capacity to retain water.
As a result, the production of foodgrains and vegetables get diminished. Along with the uncertain rain or low rainfall, the food production is nowhere to feed the farmer’s family. Unable to repay loan, the farmer commits suicide.
“This is not the sole reason for soil degradation, humans have contributed even more. With the rising population and greediness, more and more forests are being destroyed. The area’s ecosystem along with the soil nourishment is downgraded”- Opines Hirav Shah, Prolific Business Transformation Leader.
We are happy to live in skyrocketing buildings but there is no space for trees and crops to be planted. We are forced to eat heavily treated pesticide foods daily.
Even our grandfathers ate nutritious food which was treated with natural cow dung. Cows were treated as a household member. Nowadays to solve this problem the cows are being used for meat which is heartbreaking.
UN officials warned if the current rates of degradation continue then all of the world’s top soil could be gone in just 60 years or even earlier. As per food and agricultural organization, about a third of the world’s soil has already been degraded. The organic content of soil has lowered to 0.3 to 0.4 percent, when it should have been at least 3 to 6 percent.
In short there is only 60 years for farmers to farm on soil. After that the world would face serious food crises.
Global Save Soil Movement:
Save Soil Movement is Sadhguru’s global race against time to save soil from getting extinct. Yes, on 21st March, Sadhguru started to save soil movement which is a 100-day motorcycle journey of him through 26 countries.
He has been meeting several world leaders of different countries to combat the soil degradation and throw light upon this serious issue. He, at the age of 65 years, is traveling across countries with a motorcycle and we youngsters are just sitting at home and cursing the system.
Final Thoughts:
You can do your bit yourselves at home, by dumping your vegetable residue at your backyard by creating a compost. In this way, you don’t directly take part in this massive movement but indirectly can contribute to saving soil in your own little way.
“At Least start !! It’s high time !!
It’s Need Of The Hour”…Concludes Hirav Shah, Renowned Business Enhancement Expert.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the save soil movement?
It is a global movement launched by Sadhguru to address land degradation and advocate for healthy soil.
Who started the save soil movement?
Indian Spiritual Guru Sadhguru
Save soil movement will last for how many days?
It’s a 100-day schedule currently.
How far is Sadhguru traveling for save soil movement?
30,000 km spanning 27 nations in Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East.
How is Sadhguru traveling for the save soil movement?
By motorcycle.
