RAJOURI, APRIL 24: Kisan Sampark Abhiyan, a crucial initiative under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme, was today launched across 19 Panchayats of the district Rajouri.
The campaign aims to connect farmers with different agricultural schemes, educate them about innovative agricultural practices, and improve their overall farming experience. The campaign shall run till August 31, 2023.
District Development Commissioner Vikas Kundal, inaugurated the campaign at Panchayat Aitti, where he interacted with farmers and encouraged them to take advantage of the government schemes. Kundal emphasised the importance of adopting millets in agricultural cultivation, as these are a sustainable crop and can withstand drought conditions.
The DDC was accompanied by District Nodal Officer HADP (District Sheep Husbandry Officer), Dr Sarfraz Naseem Choudhary, concerned sarpanch and officials of Agriculture and allied departments.
The Kisan Sampark Abhiyan initiative will create awareness among farmers about the latest agricultural practices, modern techniques, and innovative solutions to address common problems faced by farmers. The programme will help farmers understand the different government schemes available to them and encourage them to take advantage of these schemes to enhance their productivity and profitability.