SKUAST-Jammu’s 9th Convocation: LG Manoj Sinha’s Call for Sustainable Agriculture
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the 9th Convocation Ceremony of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST)-Jammu, celebrating the institution’s 25th anniversary. The event highlighted academic excellence, agricultural innovation, and the pivotal role of women in reshaping Jammu and Kashmir’s agrarian landscape. LG Sinha outlined a forward-looking vision for agriculture, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and […]
Army’s Cricket Tournament Opens Doors for Hidden Talent in Pulwama
Pulwama witnessed a surge of sporting enthusiasm as the Indian Army launched a large-scale cricket tournament aimed at discovering and nurturing untapped talent. The event received an overwhelming response, with nearly 783 teams registering through an online portal — far exceeding the initial plan of 32 teams. Recognising the passion and potential on display, organisers […]
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 […]
LG Sinha praises innovation, Nari Shakti at SKUAST-Jammu convocation
Jammu, August 04, 2025: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the 9th Convocation ceremony of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST)-Jammu, highlighting the critical role of innovation, modern technology, and women-led development in transforming the agriculture sector. The event marked the completion of 25 glorious years of the university, with LG Sinha congratulating graduating students, […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah reviews HADP, launches digital tools for J&K’s agri-revolution
SRINAGAR, April 16, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah led a high-level review of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme at the Civil Secretariat, underscoring his government’s ambition to create a Rs 1 lakh crore agricultural economy in Jammu and Kashmir by 2030. Calling HADP a “movement for farmers’ prosperity,” Abdullah unveiled a series of tech-driven […]
Kashmir’s mustard production surges by 36,000 MT in 2025, boosting agricultural self-reliance
Srinagar, April 13, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir’s agriculture sector is witnessing a remarkable transformation, with mustard production projected to reach 143,476.9 metric tonnes in 2025, a significant increase of 36,000 MT compared to last year’s 107,476.9 MT. This surge, driven by expanded cultivation and the adoption of high-yielding seed varieties, is reducing the region’s […]
J&K’s Agriculture Boom: HADP Boosts Dairy, Horticulture & Cold Storage for Farmers’ Prosperity
J&K’s Agriculture Boom: HADP Boosts Dairy, Horticulture & Cold Storage for Farmers’ Prosperity Around 70% of the J&K population is engaged in agriculture and allied sector (roughly 13 lakh), informed the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha. Around 2.62 lakh families are marginal farmers. Two years ago we had developed a scheme […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha attends Krishak Mela, inaugurates key facilities at SKUAST Jammu
Jammu, March 25, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended the ‘Krishak Mela 2025’ at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology in Jammu, marking a significant step towards advancing agricultural development in the Union Territory. During the event, LG Sinha inaugurated four new facilities on the campus, aimed at […]
DDC B’la chairs DLC meeting, approves 1,157 Applications under HADP
BARAMULLA, NOVEMBER 08: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa today chaired a District Level Committee (DLC) meeting, during which 1,157 new applications were approved under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP).The approval of these fresh cases has brought the total approved applications in the district to 26,494.The aim of this meeting was to further […]
Director Agriculture Jammu inaugurates one day training programme on organic farming
JAMMU, AUGUST 10: The Directorate of Agriculture Jammu and Regional Council PGS-India Jammu Divisional Seed Certification Officer, organized a one day training programme on organic farming today at Kissan Bhawan, Talab Tillo Jammu.The programme was inaugurated by Director Agriculture Jammu, S. Arvinder Singh Reen.The training, part of the Alternate Agriculture System for Sustainability project under […]