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ANANTNAG: Continuing his outreach programme to directly engage with the farming community, JKPCC Chairman Bharat Priye on Wednesday visited Anantnag, where he held an interactive session with local farmers to understand their pressing issues and challenges.Accompanied by District Congress Committee Anantnag President Mohd Abdullah and District Rajouri Kissan Congress President Arun Sharma, Bharat Priye met several farmers and orchardists, who highlighted a range of concerns affecting their livelihoods, including rising input costs, inadequate irrigation facilities, erratic weather patterns, and lack of timely government support.
During the interaction, Bharat Priye assured the farmers that their voices would be strongly represented at appropriate forums. He emphasized that agriculture remains the backbone of Jammu & Kashmir’s economy and stressed the urgent need for a farmer-centric approach in policymaking.He expressed concern over the declining returns for farmers despite increasing costs of fertilizers, seeds, and transportation. “Farmers are struggling to sustain themselves. Without timely intervention, the situation may worsen, impacting not only rural livelihoods but also the region’s overall economy,” he said.
Bharat Priye called upon the government to ensure assured Minimum Support Price (MSP) mechanisms for key crops and demanded the establishment of better procurement systems to protect farmers from exploitation by middlemen. He also stressed the need for expanding irrigation infrastructure, especially in rain-dependent areas, and urged authorities to expedite pending projects.
Highlighting the vulnerability of farmers to climate change, he advocated for comprehensive crop insurance schemes and immediate compensation for losses due to natural calamities. He further demanded easy access to low-interest loans and subsidies to help farmers cope with rising input costs.The JKPCC Chairman also underlined the importance of strengthening horticulture, particularly apple growers in South Kashmir, by improving storage facilities, cold chains, and market linkages to ensure fair pricing.
Reiterating his commitment to sustained engagement, Bharat Priye said the outreach programme would continue across different districts to build a comprehensive understanding of farmers’ issues and push for effective solutions. He assured that the concerns raised in Anantnag would be taken up vigorously with the concerned authorities to secure timely redressal.Local farmers appreciated the initiative, expressing hope that such direct interactions would lead to meaningful policy action and tangible improvements in their conditions.
