SRINAGAR, JULY 12: Mission Director, Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project in J&K (JKCIP), Yasha Mudgal, conducted a comprehensive review of six pivotal projects of HADP at SKICC here today.
The meeting was attended by the project grounding and monitoring committees of the respective projects including Director Agriculture Jammu/Kashmir, Director Floriculture Kashmir, Agrostologist Kashmir, and representatives from SKUAST Jammu and SKUAST Kashmir while Jammu based officers participated virtually.
The reviewed projects, selected for their multi-stakeholder involvement, included Seed & Seed Multiplication Development Chain, Farm Mechanization, Innovative Approaches in Agriculture Extension, Rainfed Area Development (RAD), Promotion of Floriculture, and Fodder Development in J&K.
The Mission Director assessed the performance of each project, emphasizing the need to expedite establishment of various project activities. Key issues were addressed during the meetings, with immediate directives issued for their resolution.
Yasha Mudgal emphasized that in light of launch of the Kisan Sampark Abhiyan III, there must be focused attention on the extension and outreach of HADP and JKCIP project activities. This ensures that intending beneficiaries across the length and breadth of J&K, including the remotest areas, are aware of the activities under both ambitious projects of the J&K Government.
Under the Rainfed Area Development project, the Mission Director reiterated the need to focus on interventions specifically designed to enhance rainfed area development, emphasizing that presentations must clearly reflect these targeted activities.
For the Extension project, prioritization of establishing Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) as previously directed was highlighted.
Regarding the Fodder Development project, the Mission Director termed the involvement of Forest Department as crucial. She asked all stakeholder departments to collaborate and provide a prioritized action plan. She directed both Directors of Floriculture to review the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and suggest improvements for project implementation.
The review concluded with a reaffirmed commitment to expedite project activities and ensure effective collaboration among all stakeholders to achieve the objectives of the HADP and JKCIP.
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