DC Ganderbal reviews Implementation of HADP & JKCIP schemes

• Approves 987 fresh applications under HADP, JKCIP

GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a detailed review meeting to assess the implementation and progress of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement Project (JKCIP) in the district. During the meeting, the DC undertook a comprehensive department-wise review of progress achieved under various components of HADP and JKCIP.

A detailed assessment of progress under Kisan Khidmat Ghar (KKG), particularly concerning L2 and L3 registration of farmers was also carried out. Stressing the need for timely achievement of goals, the DC issued strict directions to all concerned departments to accomplish the assigned targets within the stipulated timeframe. He emphasized that regular sharing and review of progress reports must be undertaken so that the targets are achieved at the earliest.

The meeting also reviewed the status of credit linked cases under HADP and JKCIP. It was observed that the disposal rate of cases at the bank level has remained slow. Taking serious note of the delays, the DC directed the Lead District Manager (LDM) and all Agriculture and allied departments to maintain close coordination with banking institutions and expedite the clearance of all pending cases.

Progress under the Prime Minister Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme was also reviewed. Banks were instructed to expedite disposal of nearly 60 pending cases lying at different branches to facilitate timely benefits to eligible beneficiaries. Besides, the meeting reviewed implementation of the PM-Krishi Maan Dhaan Yojana. The DC directed  all Agriculture and allied departments to ensure wider outreach, improved coverage and effective achievement of the scheme objectives.

The DC reiterated the importance of coordinated efforts, regular monitoring and proactive follow-up by all stakeholders for successful implementation of flagship schemes aimed at strengthening the agriculture and allied sectors in the district. Later, the DC chaired District Level Implementation Committee to review and finalize beneficiaries under Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and the Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement Project (JKCIP).

The committee discussed sector-wise proposals received from various agriculture and allied departments including agriculture, animal husbandry, Sheep Husbandry and fisheries sectors. The Committee discussed the submitted proposals in detail and approved 987 beneficiaries aimed at boosting farm productivity, strengthening value chains and improving livelihood opportunities for farmers and allied sector stakeholders in the district.

DC directed the concerned officers to ensure that the schemes are implemented in a transparent and time-bound manner so that eligible beneficiaries can avail the benefits without delay.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Manzoor Ahmad, General Manager DIC, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Chief Planning Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, Lead District Manager, District Nodal Officer HADP and other officers and officials of line agri-allied departments.