The Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal today chaired a meeting to review the progress made under the Holistic Agriculture Development Plan in the district.
During the meeting, the progress made in the issuance of Kissan Credit Cards (KCC) and the banks were urged to expedite the process and be liberal in sanctioning loans to the farmers. The DC also emphasized the importance of speedy sanctioning of loans under agriculture and other allied departmental schemes. The DC said that the HADP initiative is a major step towards creating a sustainable and profitable agricultural ecosystem. The programme aims to empower farmers with knowledge and tools that can help them enhance their productivity and profitability while also contributing to the overall growth of the agriculture sector.
The programme also provides a platform to the farmers to interact with experts from the Agriculture Department and seek their advice on various aspects of farming, such as crop selection, soil management, pest control, and irrigation methods. He also said that the district administration is committed to supporting farmers and ensuring their success. The Deputy Commissioner also urged the banks to ensure that the loans are sanctioned and disbursed in a timely manner to facilitate the farmers in their agricultural activities. The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the number of participants attending the Kisan Sampark Abhiyan in the district, and directed the Nodal Officer to ensure that maximum farmers should attend the program.
