SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 24: Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Javed Ahmad Dar, today said that the successful implementation of the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) will revolutionize the agriculture and allied sectors in Jammu and Kashmir.
Chairing an introductory-cum-review meeting at the Civil Secretariat, Dar emphasized HADP’s potential to double farmers’ income and achieve a sustainable Rs 100,000 crore agri-economy in the Union Territory in coming years. He said that the HADP aims to increase farmers’ earnings through innovative and modern methodologies in agriculture, horticulture, and allied sectors.
The Minister asserted that sustainable efforts would be made to establish a robust Rs 100,000 crore agri-economy, promoting economic growth and employment opportunities for the farmers.
He asked the concerned officials to deliver the benefits of flagship programs and schemes directly to the farmers, enhancing crop production and productivity through Hybrid and Exotic Plantation. He also directed them to intensify hybrid and exotic plantations, boosting economic growth and yield cultivation.
Addressing human resource gaps, the Minister instructed the concerned to fill vacant posts in the agricultural, horticulture, and animal husbandry sectors, both gazetted and non-gazetted.
The Minister emphasized the need for aggressive awareness campaigning 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.
Javed Dar directed the officials to work together to ensure the successful implementation of all schemes and flagship programs, prioritizing farmer welfare and prosperity.
The Minister reviewed the status of allocations and expenditures under different sectors. He asked to ensure seamless work execution on all ongoing projects, providing both mechanization support and expertise in the installation of innovative and modern methodologies for better production as well as economic opportunities.
Javed Dar also reviewed the status of 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.
The Principal Secretary, who attended the meeting virtually, reaffirmed the department’s commitment to revolutionizing Jammu and Kashmir’s agriculture sector through the implementation of various schemes and farmer coverage under flagship programs.
Among others, Secretary in APD, Secretary (T), APD, MDs of HADP, JKCIP, Dairy Development, JK Agros, JKHPMC, Directors, Sericulture, CAD, Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries and other concerned attended the meeting.
