Opinion

 Crescent Kashmir

National Agriculture Market

National Agriculture Market

 In order to provide a better chain of market to the farmers of Jammu and Kashmir, the government is trying to implement e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) here. Recently the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department reviewed implementation of e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) in the Union Territory. He assessed the status of registration of farmers, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

NABARD funding

NABARD funding

  Agriculture and allied sectors are being promoted by the J&K government and the administration is trying to clear many projects in this sector under NABARD funding. Recently, the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department, chaired a meeting at the Civil Secretariat to review sponsorship of projects under NABARD funding. He had an overview […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Amrit Sarovars

Amrit Sarovars

At the village level and through the panchayats, J&K administration is trying to preserve water sources. Recently Central Nodal Officer JSA, CTR visited Banihal; inspected Amrit Sarovars, interacted with PRIs of those areas. It was the  second day of their four day visit to the district, where they interacted with the PRI members and took […]

 Crescent Kashmir

RDD projects

RDD projects

Work is in progress during the current financial year and different rural development department projects across Jammu and Kashmir. Recently the Commissioner Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and & Panchayti Raj, visited Kulgam and inspected and inaugurated several development projects being executed by the Rural Development Department in the district. During her visit to flood […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Transparent system

Transparent system

There have been a lot of administrative reforms in Jammu and Kashmir so that the system becomes transparent. Recently the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir held a review meeting to see the target met by the agencies for the current financial year. He expressed that each of the officers in any department should own […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Rural Livelihood Mission

Rural Livelihood Mission

In order to make the lives of villagers better in Jammu and Kashmir, the J & K administration is working on many schemes for the benefit of farmers. Recently LG Manoj Sinha while addressing a public gathering at Panchayat in Jammu, impressed upon the PRI members and the people to start a mass movement to […]

 Crescent Kashmir

SAMAGRA Works

SAMAGRA Works

In Srinagar and adjacent areas a lot of work is being executed under different schemes. Recently Deputy Commissioner Srinagar reviewed the Status of SAMAGRA Works and Proposed Budget 2023-24 under District Capex Budget for school Education of the District.  He after taking review of all works being executed during the current year under R&B and […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Creating mechanism

Creating mechanism

    The J & K administration is trying to follow an integrated approach to reduce pollution and save the environment.   Recently on World Environment Day LG Manoj Sinha said that his administration is committed to protect the environment and natural resources.   He suggested creating a mechanism to generate employment opportunities from such […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Changing lives

Changing lives

    Under Aroma Mission, Lavender cultivation has changed the lives of a large number of farmers in Jammu and Kashmir.   Lavender cultivation is picking up in Bhaderwah district and it has changed the economic condition of many farmers.   The net annual income of farmers who switched from maize to Lavender cultivation has […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Aroma Mission

Aroma Mission

  Aroma Mission for the Lavender cultivation in Jammu region has changed lives of people especially farmers in Bhaderwah. The CSIR-Aroma Mission is a flagship project of CSIR under which Lavender cultivation is being promoted in the temperate regions of J&K. The aim of the project is to increase the income of small and marginal […]