GANDERBAL: In order to take thorough review of the implementation of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP), besides Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) in the district, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore Monday convened a meeting here.
The meeting aimed to strengthen inter-sectoral coordination and ensure timely and effective execution of key government initiatives to benefit the farming community.
Addressing the meeting, DC stressed scaling up schemes covering Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries, Horticulture, Horticulture Planning & Marketing, and Sericulture. He emphasized extending benefits to more beneficiaries to maximize the outreach and impact of these programmes across the district.
The DC directed to focus on revenue generation and proper reporting of actual income generated by KKGs through Krishi Udyamis. He also directed timely issuance of fertilizer licenses to those who have completed the training course.
The concerned departments were directed to take proactive steps to remove deficiencies and ensure maximum coverage under these schemes.
Earlier, District Nodal Officer HADP through a Power Point presentation briefed the chair regarding the overall performance achieved under various projects of HADP and JKCIP in Ganderbal district.
Officers present also provided a detailed overview of the progress achieved under HADP, JKCIP and KKGs including farmer registration and enrollment through the Daksh Kisan Portal, completion of training courses, established units and fund utilization. Progress on the Kissan Sathi, KCC scheme status, PMFME and PMFBY status besides distribution of Kissan Smart Cards under HADP was also reviewed.
The DC reviewed the set targets, achievements so far, and identified implementation gaps. He directed the concerned departments to take proactive measures to bridge any deficiencies and ensure maximum acceptance of application and farmer coverage under these schemes.
Later, the DC reviewed and accorded approval to cases submitted under HADP, JKCIP and IDDS in the district.
After a thorough review of submitted applications, the DC approved 268 HADP cases, 224 JKCIP cases and 07 IDDS cases, empowering the farming community and promoting sustainable agricultural practices in the district.
The meeting was attended by GM DIC, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Chief Planning Officer, AGM NABARD, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, District Sericulture Officer, Sr. Scientist KVK Ganderbal, Assistant Director Fisheries, Area Marketing Officer Horticulture (P&M) and Lead District Manager.
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