Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Suse today chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee to review the progress under Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Jammu and Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement in Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) and other allied schemes.
The meeting was aimed to evaluate and approve eligible applications received from various Agriculture and Allied Departments. It was informed that 566 cases were approved under HADP, which include 239 cases of Agriculture, 66 of Horticulture, 30 of Sericulture, 4 of Horticulture Planning, 78 of Animal Husbandry, 5 of Fisheries Department and 144 of Sheep Husbandry.
During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on the implementation of various PMMSY components in the district, which include establishment of live fish vending centres, installation of fish kiosks, procurement of three wheelers equipped with ice boxes and replacement of boats and nets for fishermen.
Accordingly, 12 cases of Fisheries Department were approved under PMMSY and 171 cases of IDDS were also approved. Under JKCIP, 367 cases were approved. The approved beneficiaries will be extended assistance for installation of borewells, cultivation of aromatic species, shallot, hill garlic, mushroom, saffron area expansion, development of high-yield orchards, solar fencing, construction of sheep sheds, supply of trolleys and other modern interventions aimed at improving productivity and sustainability.
The DC said that the HADP marks a significant step towards improving farmers’ access to modern infrastructure, sustainable practices and diversified income avenues. He added that agriculture and allied sectors are the backbone of the rural economy and interventions like these are instrumental in providing direct livelihood support, skill enhancement and better market competitiveness to farmers and youth in the district.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officers to facilitate speedy implementation of approved cases and provide handholding support to all the beneficiaries. He specifically directed them to focus on establishment of units after approval and proper tracking of the same. The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Parvez Ahmad Lone and concerned district officers.