Director Agriculture Kashmir flags off progressive farmers for exposure visit
SRINAGAR, September 16, 2025 – In a significant initiative to empower local farmers with modern agricultural practices, Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, today flagged off a group of 45 progressive #farmers from various zones of Srinagar district for an #exposure visit to the Faculty of Agriculture Wadura Sopore campus of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences […]
DC Srinagar reviews bank performance under credit linked schemes
Srinagar, September 11,2025: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, today chaired a comprehensive meeting with branch heads of various banks to review their performance under multiple Credit Linked Government Schemes, including HADP, Mission YUVA, APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY, and agriculture credit schemes. The DC conducted a branch-wise review of cases approved by the District Level Implementation […]
HADP midterm review: Dr Mangla Rai, Atal Dulloo chart 25-year J&K agriculture strategy
Srinagar , September 11, 2025- The three-day Apex Committee midterm review of the Holistic Agriculture Development Program concluded in Srinagar with Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo leading a dynamic brainstorming session to craft a transformative 25-year agricultural strategy for Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting, aimed at ensuring long-term prosperity and sustainability for the region’s agriculture sector, […]
CM Omar Abdullah commits to farmer empowerment in J&K’s agriculture
Srinagar, September 10, 2025 — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed that agriculture remains the economic backbone of Jammu and Kashmir, emphasising his government’s commitment to empowering farmers during a recent address. Highlighting the formation of the Apex Committee for Holistic Agriculture Development, chaired by renowned agricultural scientist Dr. Mangla Rai, Abdullah outlined ambitious plans to transform J&K’s agricultural sector and allied industries, ensuring sustainable growth and prosperity for farmers.The Apex […]
DC Bandipora reviews HADP progress, urges faster implementation via Kisan Khidmat Ghars
Bandipora, August 18, 2025 — Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, chaired a review meeting on Monday at the Mini Secretariat to evaluate the progress of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and the implementation of Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) in the district. The meeting focused on accelerating agricultural development and enhancing farmer support systems to […]
HADP saves Kashmiri youth, countering online gambling addictive pull
SRINAGAR, August 14, 2025 – The Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP), a flagship initiative of the Jammu and Kashmir government, is empowering the region’s youth by providing sustainable livelihoods and countering the addictive allure of online gambling platforms. By generating nearly 300,000 jobs, HADP addresses the socio-economic vulnerabilities that drive young people toward compulsive betting […]
DDC Doda Harvinder Singh reviews holistic agriculture development program
Doda, Jammu & Kashmir, July 16, 2025 – District Development Commissioner (DDC) Doda, Harvinder Singh (IAS), chaired a pivotal review meeting on July 15, 2025, at the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex to evaluate the progress of the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) in Doda district. The meeting focused on fostering inter-departmental coordination, […]
CM Omar Abdullah applauds women achievers at SKUAST-K 6th Convocation
Srinagar, July 4, 2025 – At the 6th Convocation Ceremony of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-Kashmir) held at the Shalimar Convention Centre, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed immense pride in the outstanding achievements of female students, who secured the majority of gold medals. Highlighting their success, he warmly congratulated the students and […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha attends SKUAST-K 6th Convocation
Srinagar, July 4, 2025 – The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-Kashmir) marked a significant milestone with its 6th Convocation Ceremony held at the Shalimar Convention Centre in Srinagar. The event, graced by distinguished dignitaries, highlighted the university’s contributions to the agricultural sector in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and celebrated the remarkable achievements […]
DC Poonch Awards 645 farmers E-Certificates under HADP
POONCH, April 17, 2025 – In a significant push to advance agricultural development, Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, distributed e-certificates to 645 farmers who successfully completed the Daksh Kisan training program under the Holistic Agricultural Development Program on April 16, 2025. The ceremony, held in Poonch, marked a milestone in empowering local farmers with modern […]