DC Kishtwar Calls for Mission-Mode Implementation of HADP & Credit Link Schemes
Pushes for Organic Farming, Millets Promotion & Community Participation
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| DC Kishtwar Calls for Mission-Mode Implementation of HADP & Credit Link Schemes |
Kishtwar,17-06-2025
Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS) Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and various Credit Link Schemes being implemented in the district.
During the meeting, Nodal Officer HADP & Chief Agriculture Officer (CAO) Kishtwar, Sh. Kushal Chandail, presented a detailed report outlining the achievements and current implementation status of HADP initiatives across the district.
The DC conducted an in-depth evaluation of several flagship schemes including Kisan Credit Card (KCC), Krishi Kalyan Groups (KKGs), Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) and others.
He emphasized the need for accelerated execution and wider public outreach, directing field officers to redouble their efforts.
Underscoring the importance of organic farming and its potential as a revenue-generating model, the DC instructed officials to create mass awareness campaigns and engage with the community, including religious heads of all communities, to promote HADP schemes using a cluster-based approach.
The review also covered the physical and financial progress in key allied sectors such as Horticulture, Fisheries, Sheep Husbandry, and Animal Husbandry.
The DC issued new targets and urged line departments to work in coordination to ensure Kishtwar ranks among the top-performing districts in the UT under HADP.
He also set targets for enhanced registrations on Daksh Kisan Portal and Kisan Sathi Portal, and directed focused awareness on millets promotion as part of the CAPEX 2025-26 action plan.
Further, a detailed review of Credit Link Schemes was undertaken including Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF), Animal Husbandry Development Fund (AHDF), Agriculture Loan Fund (ALF), PMFME, and National Livestock Mission (NLM). The DC emphasized a holistic and mission-mode approach to increase uptake and impact.
The meeting was attended by Rishi Kumar Sharma GM DIC Kishtwar, Idrees lone ACR Kishtwar , Shahnawaz Bali CPO Kishtwar, Kushal Chandail CAO Kishtwar, Sajid Mustafa CHO Kishtwar, DSHO Kishtwar, LDM Kishtwar, DAO Kishtwar and other allied Sectoral officers.