Innovative technologies
Recently Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended ‘Paddy Transplantation Festival’ at Bijbehara, Anantnag.
He directed the officials to ensure timely supply of critical inputs, promoting innovative technologies, and to tap the potential of diversification and intercropping to improve farm productivity. He informed that the administration is going to launch the Kisan Sampark Abhiyan 3.0, soon.
He highlighted the important role of educated youth, experts, officials and farmers of J&K in agriculture & allied sector.
He commended the District Administration Anantnag for providing a huge chunk of land to industries department and facilitating the establishment of CA stores in the district.
Addressing the issues pertaining to development of Jablipora Fruit Mandi, he informed that the project in this regard has been approved.
He e-inaugurated various components worth Rs 3.13 cr established under HADP. He visited the stalls put up by various departments and farmers and distributed sanction letters to beneficiaries under different schemes.
Progressive farmers also shared their success stories and expressed gratitude to the Administration for support and assistance.
Mohammad Yousuf Gorsi, Chairman DDC Anantnag; Sh Shailendra Kumar, Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department; Sh Vidhi Kumar Birdi, IGP Kashmir; Dr. Syed Fakhrudin Hamid, Deputy Commissioner Anantnag; HoDs, senior officials, farmers, stakeholders and people in large number were present.