Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 29: The inaugural ceremony, marking commencement of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan in Jammu & Kashmir, was held at Convention Centre Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) Kashmir today, with Minister for Agriculture Production, Javid Ahmad Dar presiding over the event.
This 15-day Abhiyan aims to educate the farmers about modern, region-specific technologies for major Kharif crops, raise awareness about key government schemes and policies, promote use of Soil Health Cards for crop selection and balanced fertiliser application and collect grassroots feedback to guide farmer-centric innovations and agricultural research.
Addressing the gathering, the Minister encouraged the farmers to engage directly with the agricultural scientists, assuring them of dedicated support to address their queries and challenges. He highlighted the vast potential of agriculture and allied sectors to enhance the productivity through technology-driven practices.
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