Digital Push to Agriculture: DC Kishtwar Distributes CSC IT Materials to 55 Krishi Udhyamis
Kishtwar, March 27, 2026
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| Digital Push to Agriculture: DC Kishtwar Distributes CSC IT Materials to 55 Krishi Udhyamis |
Department of Agriculture, Kishtwar in collaboration with the Common Service Centre (CSC) today organized a comprehensive training programme-cum-distribution of CSC IT materials for Krishi Udamis associated with Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) in the Conference Hall, DC Complex, Kishtwar under the Chairmanship Of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Sh Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS) who attended the event as the Chief Guest.
The programme was organized with the primary objective of strengthening the operational capacity, digital outreach, and service delivery mechanism of Kisan Khidmat Ghars across Kishtwar district. The training programme was conducted under the supervision of Chief Agriculture Officer, Sh. Kushal Chandel, and District Manager CSC, Sh. Suman Kapoor.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from a large number of Krishi Udhyamis, who play a crucial role in bridging the gap between farmers and modern agricultural services at the grassroots level. During the programme, CSC IT materials were distributed among the 55 Krishi Udhyamis to equip them with the necessary infrastructure for delivering digital and advisory services efficiently. The initiative is expected to significantly enhance the functioning of KKGs and enable them to serve as effective hubs for farmer-centric services.
The training sessions covered a wide range of relevant and emerging topics aimed at empowering the participants with digital tools and knowledge. These included introduction to AI-based solutions for youth empowerment and service delivery, enabling Krishi Udamis to adopt innovative approaches in agriculture and allied sectors, and awareness regarding legal assistance services available through digital platforms, facilitating easy access to legal aid for rural communities.
Further, the sessions included detailed orientation on Government-to-Citizen, Government-to-Business, and Business-to-Citizen services being delivered through CSCs, enhancing service accessibility at the village level, and use of tele-consultation services for obtaining expert agricultural advice from Krishi Vigyan Kendras, thereby improving decision-making and productivity among farmers.
The programme emphasized the importance of leveraging digital platforms and modern technologies to improve transparency, efficiency, and accessibility of services in the agriculture sector. The Krishi Udamis were encouraged to actively utilize the provided tools and knowledge to benefit the farming community.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted that strengthening Kisan Khidmat Ghars is a key step towards ensuring last-mile delivery of services and empowering farmers through timely information, advisory support, and access to government schemes.
The participants appreciated the initiative and expressed their gratitude to the district administration and organizing departments. He also conveyed that such capacity-building programmes are instrumental in enhancing their skills and enabling them to serve farmers more effectively.
The programme concluded with a commitment from all stakeholders to continue working collaboratively for the development of agriculture and allied sectors in Kishtwar district.
The event was attended by ADC Kishtwar Sh. Pawan Kotwal (JKAS), DIO NIC Kishtwar Sh. Faizal Khan, Incharge KVK Kishtwar besides other Officers and Concerned Staff.