PEERZADA SAYEED
KUPWARA, DECEMBER 23: The National Farmers Day was celebrated across Kupwara district with great enthusiasm and fervor. In this connection, a series of events including Mega Kisan Mela at District Headquarter, were conducted across the district.
At D.C Office Kupwara, the Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan distributed shelter tents among shepherds who migrate to higher reaches with their flocks during summer season. DSHO Kupwara, Technical Officer Sheep Husbandry, DIO Kupwara and other concerned officers were present on the occasion.
Meanwhile, the Department of Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare Kupwara organized a Vibrant and Mega Kisan Mela at District Agriculture Complex Kupwara.
The event proved to be a significant platform for farmers to exchange insights, learn about modern farming techniques and explore innovative agricultural practices.
Vice Chairman DDC Kupwara, Haji Farooq Ahmad Mir and ADDC Kupwara, Altaf Ahmad Khan were also present on the occasion.
The Kisan Mela showcased a diverse array of agricultural products, machinery and technologies, providing local farmers with valuable exposure to the latest advancements in the field. Agricultural experts, Chief Agriculture Officer, Gurdeep Singh; District Agriculture Officer Kupwara, Manzoor Sheikh, Chief Animal Husbandry officer, Dr Mohammad Ashraf Malik, AMO Kupwara, Mushtaq Kumar and other resource persons delivered informative sessions, covering topics ranging from sustainable farming practices to the effective utilization of government schemes and subsidies.
In his speech, the Vice Chairman DDC expressed his gratitude towards the Government for taking various farmer welfare initiatives like HADP for improving the livelihood of the farmer community. He expressed his satisfaction over the interest of unemployed youth in agricultural activities who were felicitated with the appreciation certificates.
The ADDC in his address appealed the farmers to take active interest in various scientific agricultural techniques adopted by successful farmer entrepreneurs in different parts of the valley and across the country to increase their productivity. He appealed the farmers to come forward and take benefits under the schemes and expressed complete support to the farmers from District Administration.
Chief Agriculture Officer, also spoke and provided detailed awareness to the participants about various ongoing flagship programmes of the department aiming at increasing the income of farmers.
Several progressive farmers who had come from different corners of the district expressed their satisfaction over the support provided by the Agriculture department and field functionaries.
Farmers actively participated in interactive sessions, sharing their experiences and challenges, while also seeking solutions from the experts present. The event aimed to empower farmers with practical knowledge, enabling them to enhance crop yield, adopt efficient water management techniques and embrace environmentally friendly practices.
Government officials, including representatives from the Agricultural Department were present to engage with farmers, understand their needs and provide information about various support programs available to them. The Kisan Mela thus served as a bridge between the farming community and government initiatives, fostering a collaborative approach towards the growth and development of agriculture in the region.
The Kisan Mela in Kupwara stands as a testament to the commitment of the Agricultural Department in promoting sustainable farming practices, fostering community engagement and ensuring the overall prosperity of the farming community.
Earlier, Vice Chairman and ADDC inspected stalls installed by Agriculture and allied departments and got feedback about performance of different schemes.
