JAMMU, Nov 6: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress made in the implementation of the Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture & Allied Sectors Project in Jammu & Kashmir (JKCIP) and the Kisan Khidmat Ghar (KKG) programme aimed at strengthening the agriculture sector across all districts of the Union Territory.
The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production Department; Managing Director HADP; Heads of Departments of the Agriculture Production Department and other senior officers. Deputy Commissioners of all districts participated through video conferencing.
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary emphasized the need for effective on-ground implementation and continuous monitoring of these flagship programmes to ensure that their intended benefits reach the farmers in a time-bound manner.
He directed the Deputy Commissioners to actively engage with farmers and beneficiaries, identify any bottlenecks in delivery, and ensure timely resolution of issues to maximize public benefit.
The Chief Secretary also highlighted the importance of field visits by senior officers to independently assess progress and gather first hand feedback from the general public.
He underscored the significance of inclusive participation, urging all stakeholders to ensure that women, youth, and vulnerable communities receive their due share as envisaged under the schemes.
He advised the officers to collaborate closely with women Self Help Groups under JKRLM to achieve programme targets and to utilize Mission YUVA data for reaching out to youth and vulnerable groups through focused awareness campaigns.
He further called for streamlining approval processes to enhance public convenience and motivate greater participation.
The Chief Secretary directed Deputy Commissioners to review approval rates at District Level Committees and identify areas for improvement.
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