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PAMPORE: In a significant move to bolster the saffron industry in Kashmir, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, today visited the India International Kashmir Saffron Trade Centre (IIKSTC) Dusoo, Pampore.
Present on the occasion were Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal, Managing Director Trade Promotion Organization, Khalid Jahangir and other concerned officers.
During his visit, Jitin Prasada inspected different sections of the centre and reviewed various operations at the state-of-the-art processing unit. He visited different blocks of the centre including, stigma separation, drying, grading, packing and the E-Auction Center. He was thoroughly briefed by the officers about the advanced facilities and the substantial support being provided to farmers by the unit.
The Union Minister also held an interactive session with the Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and saffron farmers to discuss promotion and development of the saffron industry in the region. Responding to several issues raised by the farmers, Jitin Prasada assured that all their grievances and demands would be resolved on a priority basis.
The Union Minister reiterated the central government's commitment towards welfare and development of farmers of Jammu and Kashmir. The high profile visit underscores the government's dedication towards enhancing the saffron trade and supporting the farmers who are the backbone of this valuable industry.
SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat today convened a meeting of Officers to take review of the projects under National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) in District Srinagar. During the meeting, the DC took holistic review of the ongoing and new projects, projects facing impediments and completed projects funded by NABARD.
At the outset, the DDM NABARD through a PowerPoint presentation presented the details including sectoral distribution of sanctions and cumulative position as on 31 March, 2024, sectoral distribution of disbursements and cumulative position as on 31 March, 2024, and year wise performance- sanctions/ disbursements.
She also presented the status of RIDF in PWD, Central Kashmir Zone (Srinagar). The DC directed for preparation of estimation for 14 new projects worth 96.82 crores recommended under NABARD as discussed in the meeting. He instructed the concerned to prepare estimates of these projects forthwith so that they are ready for tendering as and when approved by government.
During the meeting, the concerned Engineers highlighted the bottlenecks hampering the progress of some of the projects. On projects facing bottlenecks, the DC directed the concerned quarters to take corrective measures and speed up the work for their early completion. He also assured of all necessary support for early project completion.
Among others, the meeting was attended by the Chief Planning Officer, S.Es of North and South, Ex. Engineers of Core, Dalgate and Bemina besides other Officers and officials.
SRINAGAR: A comprehensive review meeting was on Thursday held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat to assess the progress and performance of various Water Supply Schemes (WSSs) under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT 2.0) initiative.
On the occasion, a detailed Power Point presentation was given on the current status of Water Supply Projects across Srinagar City by the Executive Engineer Water Works Division.
It was noted that significant progress has been made in several projects, with many DPRs being approved and some have been submitted for the purpose of accord and approval
The meeting addressed various challenges including land acquisition issues. Solutions and action plans were formulated to overcome these hurdles and ensure timely completion of the projects.
Discussions were held on the effective utilization of funds allocated under the AMRUT scheme. The need for additional resources and funding for certain projects was also reviewed, with a commitment to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder the progress of essential water supply schemes.
The meeting concluded with a discussion on future plans and strategies for the expansion and sustainability of water supply schemes under the AMRUT mission. The focus will be on ensuring that all urban areas have access to safe and reliable water supply.
The meeting was attended by the Executive Engineer Water Works Division, Executive Engineer Water Supply Master Plan Srinagar, AEE Water Works Division and AEE Rural Water Supply Division involved in the AMRUT projects.
BANDIPORA: The District Consultative Committee (DCC) and District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting for the quarter ending March 2024 was today jointly chaired by Chairperson, District Development Council Bandipora, Abdul Gani Bhat and Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Shakeel ul Rehman. The meeting focused on the district's credit growth and social security schemes.
While briefing the chair regarding Prime Ministers Social Security Schemes, LDM Shameem Ahmad Haji apprised the chair that under PMMY, 46813 beneficiaries have been covered by different banks operating in the district, while 43693 beneficiaries have been covered under PMSBY, 25858 beneficiaries under PMJJBY, and 99901 beneficiaries have been covered under PMJDY.
The meeting was informed that the district has achieved 57 percent in credit flow for the priority sector, while in the non-priority sector, credit flow for the quarter ending March 2024 was 343 percent.
It was given out that under PMEGP (DIC), 242 cases, under PMEGP (KVIC) 61 cases, under PMEGP (KVIB), 540 cases have been disbursed, whereas under NRLM, 239 cases for the first dose and 132 cases for the second dose stand disbursed.
Sharing the details, Lead District Manager (LDM), Shameem Ahmad Haji, informed that the district has achieved a 96% CD ratio for the quarter ending March 2024. Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner emphasised the need to improve performance in priority sectors, particularly agriculture, to boost agricultural productivity and support local farming.
He instructed banks to conduct awareness camps for social security schemes to educate and enroll more beneficiaries under these schemes to enhance social security coverage in the district. The DC directed LDM to conduct a monthly review of banks with poor performance to improve their operational efficiency.
The Deputy Commissioner also stressed the need for pre-sanction scrutiny of all requisite documents of beneficiaries by concerned departments to minimise the rejection rate and ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive timely financial assistance under various government schemes.
Stressing youth empowerment, the Deputy Commissioner directed the departments and banks to effectively enhance youth engagement through various government schemes for overall socio-economic development.
Among others, the meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Mohammad Maqbool, Chief Horticulture Officer Farooq Ahmad, Chief Agriculture Officer Javid Ahmad, representatives of RBI, NABARD, and others concerned.
JAMMU: Intensifying enforcement drives against traffic law violators, the Motor Vehicles Department launched proactive enforcement drive to check overloading, overcharging by the E-Rickshaws and other public Transport Vehicles from passengers and Pilgrims visiting Shri Amarnathji and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrines. The drive was carried out on the directions of Administrative Secretary Transport, Transport Commissioner J&K and RTO Jammu.
The enforcement drive was conducted at Canal Road, Bhagwati Nagar, Fourth Bridge, Railway Station, Bahu Plaza by the team RTO Jammu comprising ARTO BOI Passenger, Er. Kuldeep Singh, MVI Jasbir Singh, SMVI, Amanish Sharma and other staff.
During the drive, about 300 passenger vehicles and E-Rickshaws were checked and 60 vehicles were challaned besides one minibus was seized and e-challans amounting to Rs. 45000 were issued.
During the checking, several e-Rickshaws were found to be overcharging and overloading. These vehicles were challaned and warnings were issued by the checking team to be more careful in the future.
ARTO, BOI Jammu, Er. Kuldeep Singh also conducted counseling, orientation of crews / operators during the drive and urged them to be friendly and extend every possible help and assistance to the tourists and pilgrims visiting Jammu City for Shree Amarnath Yatra and Shree Vaishno Devi Holy Shrines. He also emphasized that the genuine fare fixed by the authorities to be charged from the passengers.
The MVD team further informed that higher authorities are very sensitive and particular about tightening the noose of habitual traffic violators. They emphasized that all operators must be aware that vehicles ply on their designated routes while adhering to traffic rules in the larger interest of road safety.
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