• DDC chairperson hails collaborative efforts of Government, private stakeholders

RAMBAN: The District Administration Ramban, under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, continues its efforts to promote Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) to explore the huge potential of job opportunities for the rural youth in agriculture and allied sector activities. In a significant development, a Rural Business Services Hub was inaugurated today at Maitra.

The inaugural function was graced by Chairperson District Development Council (DDC) Dr. Shamshad Shan; MLA Ramban, Arjun Singh Raju; Deputy Commissioner, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary; Senior Superintendent of Police, Kulbir Singh; and Assistant Commissioner Revenue, S. Harpal Singh, Chief Agriculture Officer, Ram Gopal Sharma, AGMO Horticulture P&M Raju Zutshi.

The private agro-related facility ā€˜ā€™Zaheeda Agro Trading Co’, established under HADP and sponsored by the Department of Planning and Marketing (P&M), Jammu and Kashmir Government, is designed to promote rural entrepreneurship. It aims to provide comprehensive agro-based business and services to the farming community at a single point.

Speaking at the event, the Chairperson and other guests highlighted the importance of such initiatives in empowering rural communities, enhancing farmers' income and advancing holistic agricultural development across the district. The Chairperson lauded the collaborative efforts of the government and private stakeholders in establishing the hub and encouraged farmers to utilize the services offered effectively.

They also reiterated the commitment of the Government for strengthening the agricultural sector and creating employment opportunities for the youth. The facility is expected to bolster agricultural operations and contribute to the socio-economic development of Ramban's rural areas, marking a crucial step toward a self-reliant farming community. Prominent citizens, officials from the HADP implementing Departments, Farmers and local entrepreneurs also attended the event, showcasing their support for this transformative initiative.

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