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Hello Jammu News at 7:34:00 PM 0

Announces Rs 20 lakh for upgradation of civic facilities
Dedicates Rs 32 lakh electric distribution system, lanes, drains at Jourian

JAMMU APRIL 9: Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh today said the initiatives undertaken by the Prime Minister would ensure that the farming sector gets a fillip and the income of the farmers gets doubled by 2022.
The deputy chief minister was speaking after inaugurating   Kissan Mela at Khour organized by the J&K State Advisory Board for Development of Kissans. Various departments of Agriculture and allied sectors including Agriculture, Agro Industries, Horticulture, Floriculture, Animal Husbandry, Krishi Vigyan Kendra Jammu, Fisheries, Sericulture, IFFCO exhibited their stalls and showcased best practices and technology in each sector for benefit of farmers.
Among others, Vice-Chairman, J&K State Advisory Board for Development of Kissan Daljit Singh Chib, Member Parliament, Jugal Kishore, MLA Dr Krishan Lal Bhagat, MLC Vikram Randhawa, officers of various departments and large number of farmers attended the Mela.
Deputy Chief Minister said that aim of organizing such melas was to sensitize the farming community about new technology interventions and High Yielding Variety (HYV) of seeds being introduced in the agriculture sector to increase productivity and to provide better marketing facilities to the farmers. He asked the authorities of agriculture department to organize more such melas to create awareness among the farmers about the schemes launched for their benefits and to provide facilities to the farmers in future in every nook and corner of the State.
Calling upon the farmers for using new technological interventions and high Yielding Varieties (HYV) of seeds, the Deputy Chief Minister said that it would go a long way in effectively implementation of schemes at ground, besides increase the productivity which would help in improving their socio-economic profile.  He also asked them to insure their crops and take the benefits of Prime Minister Fasal Bima Yojana(PMFBY), a historical initiative announced by the Prime Minister, which would ensure that that they get the necessary compensation in view of any eventuality of failing of crops or drought.
Dr Singh stressed upon the concerned officers to ensure effective implementation of Government schemes meant for farmer’s community, saying that it would help in realizing the dream of Prime Minister doubling the income of farmers by 2022.
Speaking on the occasion Jugal Kishore Sharma, MP said that such melas should be organized in more numbers at Panchayat level also as that are very essential for creating awareness among the farming community about the schemes and initiatives being undertaken by the government for their welfare.
Daljit Singh Chib, Vice Chairman, J&K State Advisory Board while speaking on the occasion said that the government is committed to help farmer to improve their socio-economic condition. He said that we should all contribute our bit in ensuring the success of prime minister’s initiative of doubling farmer’s income by 2022 for which Kissan advisory Board will work tirelessly along with agriculture and allied departments for achieving this target. He welcomed the decision of Union Home Minister for recruitment of battalions from border areas and also asked for special package for border farmers whose lands are under fencing mines etc.
Dr Krishan Lal MLA while speaking on the occasion asked the farmers to move towards diversified agriculture and highlighted the initiatives being undertaken by the government for the farming community.
Ch Vikram Randhawa, MLC speaking on the occasion called for organizing more melas and enumerated the achievements of the government.
Director Agriculture, MD Agro, Additional DC Jammu, SDM Khour, Secretary Kissan Board and other senior officers were present on the occasion
Earlier, the Deputy Chief Minister inspected the stalls set up by various departments and showed keen interest.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Chief Minister    announced Rs 20 lakh for up-gradation of civic facilities in Khour Municipal Committee.
Earlier, Dr. Singh inaugurated Electric Distribution System for stabilization of power supply for Jourian Town established at a cost of Rs. 31.57 lakh by the Power Development Department.
He also dedicated   Lanes, drains and pathways constructed at a cost of Rs 12.14 lakh at ward 4 and 5 of Jourian town to the public and directed the officers of the floriculture department to undertake the necessary landscaping. 
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Hello Jammu News at 6:56:00 PM 0


Says keen to make J&K state self-sufficient in agriculture
NEW DELHI, MARCH 17: Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Hanjura today visited the Krishi Unnati Kissan Mela held in New Delhi.
The Kisan Mela themed “Doubling Farmer’s income by 2022” was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare was attended a number of progressive Farmers from across the state.
Minister said the aim of organising such Melas is to sensitize the farmers about new technology and high yielding variety of seeds being introduced in the agriculture to increase productivity and to facilitate the marketing exposure to the agriculture produce of the state thereby increasing the income of farmers. 
He said it is for the first time that J&K has been represented at such high level and also for the first-time niche products like black cumin and red rice were introduced on a higher scale. 
The Minister said that they are planning to introduce technologies like Govardan wherein Biogas would be used to generate power to be used by farmers in fields. 
Hanjura said the introduction of new technologies is to make the life of a farmer easy. He maintained that agricultural marketing reforms are being worked out and stress is laid on farmer-producer organisations for value addition and increasing income. 
He said farmer-producer organisations and setting up of Krishi Vighyan Kendra's like one going to be setup in Kargil would go a long way in increasing the income of the farming community. 
The Minister said more such Melas should be organised to acquaint the farmers about the latest techniques being used in farming sector and reiterated that such events opens a pathway for farmers to get information about scientific knowledge, modern technology and productivity. 
The Minister said he is keen to make the J&K state self-sufficient in agriculture by introduction of latest technologies.

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Hello Jammu News at 7:13:00 PM 0

          KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 16: With an aim to give further boost to agricultural activities here, the Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, today inaugurated an exhibition-cum-kisan mela at Tanghdar here.
          The Minister was accompanied by MLA Karnah, Raja Manzoor Ahmad Khan, and MLC Javid Ahmad Mirchal.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said the purpose of organizing this exhibition in this remote area of the State is to bring about awareness among local farmers about scientific and innovative methods in the agriculture sector.
          He said various farmer-specific central and state government schemes, like Fasal Bima Yogina, Krishi Sichayi Yogina among others, are aimed at increasing the productivity and double the farmers’ income by 2022. He directed the concerned officials to conduct such exhibitions on regular basis so that farmers can avail their benefits.
           Saying that the State is an agricultural-based economy with most of its population directly or indirectly reliant on the sector, Hanjura emphasized the imperativeness to provide innovative methods in agriculture by the Agriculture Department.
Raja Manzoor Ahmad Khan, while speaking on the occasion, said the local population of farmers will soon see positive results of schemes sanctioned under the agriculture sector.
          Javid Ahmad Mirchal also spoke on the occasion and said awareness programmes about government schemes for farmers reduce dependency on imported vegetables.
          Agriculture, Horticulture and several other departments had set up stalls in the Kisan Maila in which new machinery in agriculture sector were displayed.

          Later, the Minister also inaugurated the Inspection Hut cum Guest House at Drigla Titwal.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:57:00 PM 0

GoI committed to revamp state's agriculture sector

SRINAGAR, JULY 04: The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh today said that central Government is committed to revamp agriculture scenario of the state by providing all possible financial supports to double the farmers’ income by 2022.
The Minister was addressing a meeting with State Agricultural and its allied sectors officials convened here today to review the overall scenario of the sectors.
Minister for Agriculture Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, Minister for Animal & Sheep Husbandry   and Fisheries Abdul Gani Kohli, Minister of State for agriculture Sunil Kumar Sharma, VC, Kisan Advisory Board Daljit Singh Chib, Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-K Dr. Nazer Ahmad, officers from Union and State agriculture departments and ICAR scientist attended the session.
 The Union Minister asked the concerned for accelerating the pace of developmental work   being executed under the sectors ensuring their timely completion.  He also called for submission of Utilization Certificate  for further release of funds from the Centre.   He called upon them to formulated schemes in coordination with line departments like Agriculture, SKUAST and ICAR for the benefit of the farmers. He asked the concerned for redressing the issues with regard to farmers’ welfare on priority.
Directing the concerned for establishing Soil Testing Labs at block levels for the convenience of farmers, Mr. Singh asked for speeding up the process of soil testing, activating all soil testing lab and collecting sample for the second round of the soil testing. He stressed for better synergy and coordination within the departments and directed the concerned for taking quarterly revive meetings to make sure hassle free implementation of farmer welfare schemes. He also stressed for increasing micro irrigation programs across the state.
 Mr. Singh called for enacting  act in coordination with the forest department  to grant relaxation for cutting and transportation of  certain wood to improve income generating capacity of farmers.
   Seeking details regarding the utilization of funds schemes-wise, the Minister was informed that an amount of Rs. 449.26 crore was allocated under various Centrally Sponsored Schemes during 2016-17 and Rs. 110.19 crore stands expended against the released amount of Rs 190.64 crore so far.
            Reviewing the status of distribution of Soil Health Cards, the Union Minister was informed that against the target of 9.14 lakh, as many as 5.28 lakh Soil Health Cards have been distributed so far and rest of the cards would be distributed soon.

          Earlier, through power point presentation, the Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department J&K Sandeep K Nayak informed the Union Minister about the measures being taken for the development of agriculture sector. He also informed about the initiatives being taken for the betterment of farmers and to double their income by 2022.
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