In conjunction with the ongoing "Sankalp Saptah" in the aspirational blocks of Kishtwar District, the Department of Agriculture, Sub-Division Marwah, orchestrated a successful Krishi Mahotsav at the Block Headquarters, Marwah.This event, held under the scheme "Alternate Agriculture System for Sustainability" as part of CAPEX-HADP, took center stage, captivating participating farmers, PRI's, BDC and DDC members, alongside representatives from agriculture and allied departments.
The Krishi Mahotsav witnessed the presence of key figures, including Chief Agriculture Officer Kishtwar, Amjad Hussain Malik; District Agriculture Officer Kishtwar,Sanjay Sharma; DDC Member, Mr. Zaffarullah; Tehsildar Marwah,Gandeep Singh; Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer Marwah,Manjoor Ahmed Zargar; Subject Matter Specialist, Rakesh Padha, as well as Sarpanches and PRI's from various panchayats in Block Marwah.
The primary objective of the program was to sensitize farmers in this aspirational block to the merits of organic farming and various Key Performance Indicators (KPI), including the saturation of PM Kisan, KCC, and the strengthening of Farmers' Producer Organizations (FPOs).The event aimed to disseminate information about ongoing departmental schemes dedicated to uplifting the farming community.Under the noble guidance of the District Development Commissioner Kishtwar, the program successfully engaged over 200 farmers.
The participants exhibited great enthusiasm, actively participating in the event.During the occasion, Zaffarullah, the DDC member and the concerned Sarpanches of Block Marwah applauded the efforts and achievements of the department. They acknowledged the positive impact on the farming community in the sub-division as a whole and Block Marwah in particular. The Department of Agriculture, Sub-Division Marwah, expresses gratitude to all participants and stakeholders for contributing to the success of Krishi Mahotsav.