PULWAMA: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of implementation of various agricultural and allied sector schemes.
The meeting, held at the District Administrative Complex, focused on schemes including the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), status of Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs), PM Fasal Bima Yojana, Kisan Credit Cards (KCC), Soil Health Cards, and other related initiatives.
During the review, Chief Agriculture Officer presented a detailed PowerPoint presentation highlighting sector-wise progress and component-wise achievements under HADP and associated schemes.
Dr. Qayoom also reviewed the sector-wise status and progress of applications received on the Kisan Sathi Portal in district Pulwama, emphasising the need for timely updating and disposal.
He further emphasised the importance of integrated efforts, timely service delivery, and effective beneficiary outreach to maximise the impact of these schemes. He directed all officers to ensure timely updating of application portals, saturation of eligible farmers under KCC, and improved awareness among rural stakeholders about available support mechanisms.
DDC also highlighted the need to strengthen field-level convergence across agriculture and allied departments to facilitate sustainable, inclusive, and technology-driven growth in the rural economy.
Among others, the meeting was attended by Chief Agriculture Officer, Pulwama; Chief Horticulture Officer, Pulwama; Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Pulwama; District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Pulwama; Assistant Director Fisheries Pulwama, and Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officers.
