Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 16: A Gender Targeting and Inclusion Sensitization Workshop under the Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement Project (JKCIP) was organised by the Department of Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare, Jammu at Baba Jitto Kisan Kendra, Talab Tillo, Jammu, with the objective of strengthening gender-inclusive approaches and promoting enhanced participation of women in agriculture and allied sectors. Sandeep Kumar (IFS), Mission Director HADP/JKCIP, was the chief guest on the occasion, while Anil Gupta, Director Agriculture Jammu attended the programme as Guest of Honour. The workshop was formally inaugurated with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the Mission Director along with the Director Agriculture Jammu and other dignitaries.
In his address, the Mission Director emphasized the importance of empowering women in agriculture and ensuring inclusive development through coordinated efforts of various departments. He observed that women play a vital role in sustaining rural livelihoods and enhancing agricultural productivity. Sandeep Kumar further noted that sensitization initiatives of this nature help create equitable opportunities and encourage greater participation of women in development processes.
Speaking on the occasion, the Director Agriculture Jammu highlighted the department's commitment towards strengthening gender-responsive agricultural programmes and ensuring that women farmers benefit from modern technologies, government schemes and capacity-building initiatives. |
