World Soil Day 2025: 5 fascinating facts you need to know
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World Soil Day
Every year, World Soil Day 2025 is observed on December 5 to raise awareness about soil`s vital role in agriculture, ecosystems, and food security
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Origin
Promoted by Food and Agriculture Organization and the United Nations, the first World Soil Day was held in 2014 under the leadership of the King of Thailand
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Theme for 2025
The theme for 2025 is "Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities" focussing on urban landscapes, and making citizens and policymakers rethink their use in urban spaces
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Uniqueness
The United Nations highlights that over 95 percent of our food comes from soils, among many other benefits, and that is why it is important to take care of them
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Type of soil in India
The different types of soil that are found in India are alluvial soil, black soil, red and yellow soil, laterite soil, and even desert soil because of the lands
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