BUDGAM: As part of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA), Krishi Vigyan Kendra Budgam in coordination with Agriculture and allied departments organized several public outreach programmes aimed at empowering farmers by providing them access to scientific knowledge, government schemes and a voice in shaping future agri-innovations.
Taking the mission forward, KVK team has reached more than 150 villages to take the awareness campaign forward to more than 7700 farmers of the district so far. During the reach out farmers were urged to adopt modern techniques for better productivity and resilience.
Farmers have been participating in interactive discussions on high yielding varieties of SKUAST-K, PoPsof different crops for ensuing kharif season, soil testing, promotion of natural/organic farming, promotion of HD apple, animal health management.
Participants also learnt about various central and state-sponsored agriculture and allied sector schemes designed for the upliftment of farmers. Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan continues to gain momentum, reinforcing the nationâs commitment in cultivating a resilient, inclusive, and forward-looking agricultural landscapeâempowering every village along the way.