Agriculture Department kick starts Kisan Sampark Abhiyan 3.0 in Udhampur
UDHAMPUR, JULY 02: To ensure the outreach of Govt. initiatives for the welfare of the farming community, Department of Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare District Udhampur has started Kisan Sampark Abhiyan (KSA) 3.0 under Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) in the District.During the campaign, one day Panchayat Level events would be held across all 236 […]
Lt Governor addresses National Seminar on ‘Role of academic-driven Startups in developing economy of J&K (RASE 2024)’
SRINAGAR, JUNE 29: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed the National Seminar on the ‘Role of academic-driven Startups in developing economy of J&K UT (RASE 2024)’, at NIT Srinagar.In his keynote address, the Lt Governor commended the initiative aimed at creating an environment to inspire, empower and connect academia and industry and mentor the […]
Lt Governor inaugurates Litchi Festival and Agriculture exhibition at Jammu
JAMMU, JUNE 23: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the Litchi Festival and Agriculture exhibition, organized by the Horticulture Department, at Jammu.In his address, the Lt Governor extended his felicitations to the progressive farmers, growers and all the stakeholders.He said the unique initiative is a testimony to the unwavering commitment of the UT Administration […]
Director Agriculture Jammu inaugurates first of its kind Paddy Transplanter
JAMMU, JUNE 21: Director Agriculture Jammu, S. Arvinder Singh Reen, inaugurated the first-of-its-kind Paddy Transplanter 6 Rows Self Propelled issued under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) to a Farm Machinery Bank in Panchayat Khor, Zone Kirpind subdivision R.S Pura.This initiative aims to increase Farm Mechanization Power from the present 1.75 KW to 2.5 KW […]
J&K advances strategic partnership with New Zealand to enhance Sheep sector
SRINAGAR, JUNE 12: In a major advancement in the agricultural sector, Jammu & Kashmir has broadened its existing Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with New Zealand into a full fledged strategic agreement.The partnership taps into New Zealand’s globally recognized strengths in breeding technology, sustainable farm management and advanced disease control measures within the sheep sector. The […]
Lt Governor attends ‘Paddy Transplantation Festival’ at Anantnag
ANANTNAG, JUNE 12: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today attended ‘Paddy Transplantation Festival’ at Bijbehara, Anantnag.In his address, the Lt Governor highlighted the efforts of the UT Administration, under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to empower the farming community and to rejuvenate the agriculture & allied sector.“Paddy cultivation is the backbone […]
CS terms timely credit linkage pivotal for success of HADP
SRINAGAR, JUNE 10: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to review implementation of flagship Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) here in the Union Territory.Among others the meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, APD, VC SKUAST J/K, MD, HADP, Deputy Commissioners, HoDs in APD, representatives from J&K Bank besides other concerned officers while Jammu […]
Jammu: Women farmers imparted training in commercial floriculture under HADP
JAMMU, JUNE 08: To empower women farmers and foster self-employment opportunities, a one-day training programme on commercial floriculture was conducted today in the premises of the Agronomist Vegetable Development Scheme, Krishi Bhawan, Talab Tillo.Commercial floriculture, a flagship project under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), is aimed at not just enhancing agricultural productivity but also […]
Director Agriculture visits Model Lavender Centre Nunner Ganderbal
GANDERBAL, JUNE 08: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal today visited Model Lavender Centre Nunner Ganderbal and inspected different blocks of the farm.The Director was briefed by the concerned Farm Manager, Technical Experts about different aromatic, medicinal plants cultivated in the farm, besides various latest interventions adopted and introduced during the cultivation of aromatic […]
ADDC reviews implementation of HADP in Samba District
SAMBA, JUNE 08: Additional District Development Commissioner Samba Champa Devi today reviewed the implementation and progress under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) scheme in the district here at a meeting held in the meeting Hall of the DC office complex.At the outset, Chief Agriculture Officer S. Madan Gopal Singh presented a comprehensive update on […]