Agri awareness
In order to focus on the agricultural economy in Jammu and Kashmir, the Central government has introduced a number of schemes under HADP.
Recently, the Minister for Agriculture Production Department, said that successful implementation of the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) will revolutionise the agriculture and allied sectors in Jammu and Kashmir.
He emphasized the need for aggressive awareness campaigns regarding HADP, PM Fasal Bima Yojna, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna and other schemes to achieve self-sufficiency in planting materials, seed varieties and different crop varieties.
He directed the officials to work together to ensure successful implementation of all schemes and flagship programs, prioritising farmer welfare and prosperity.
He reviewed the status of allocations and expenditure under different sectors. He asked for ensuring seamless work execution on all ongoing projects, providing both mechanizations support, expertise in installation of innovative and modern methodologies for better production as well as economic opportunities.
He reviewed the status of the saffron Mission and market linkages opportunities to farmers for apples and other products.
Earlier, Principal Secretary APD, Shailendra Kumar, through a powerpoint presentation, gave a detailed review of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and allied sectors in J&K.
