early times report
Samba, June 13: The fifteen days Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan successfully reaches its final phase in the District Samba, continuing its active participation in the nationwide agricultural outreach initiative Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan Kharif 2025, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Samba organising a vibrant programmes on thirteen day of VKSA in Block Purmandal, Bari Brahmana and Vijaypur of District Samba.
The campaign is being implemented under the visionary leadership of Prof. B.N. Tripathi, Vice Chancellor of SKUAST-Jammu, and the proactive guidance of Dr. Amrish Vaid, Director Extension.
It has witnessed enthusiastic participation from farmers, women, and rural youth, who have been actively engaging with field teams across Samba district. AIIMS Vijaypur team has also joined the campaign on VKSA.
The experts from KVK Samba namely Dr. Neerja Sharma, Dr. Saurav Gupta, Dr. Shalini and Dr. Amit Mahajan are empowering farmers/farm women with updated knowledge about government schemes for sustainable agricultural growth.
At the helm of the campaign in Samba, Prof. Sanjay Khajuria, Nodal Officer VKSA and Chief Scientist and Head, KVK Samba, has taken on-ground monitoring to the next level. Reaffirming his commitment to inclusivity, he stated that the mission is to reach even the remotest corners of the district so that no farmer is left behind. Dr. Rakesh Khajuria, Joint Nodal Officer and Chief Agriculture Officer Samba, highlighted that VKSA is focused on empowering farmers with contemporary agricultural knowledge, while addressing localised issues to ensure improved productivity and long-term sustainability.
On the thirteen day of the campaign, teams comprising scientists from KVK Samba, SKUAST-Jammu, officials from the Department of Agriculture, and allied departments of the UT administration, intensified their efforts to connect with farmers in the most remote villages of the district.
The outreach has successfully mobilised farm women, self-help groups (SHGs), rural youth, and farmer producer organisations (FPOs)—reflecting the campaign’s core ethos of inclusivity and grassroots engagement.
These events focused on promoting modern agricultural practices and creating awareness among farmers about sustainable, climate-resilient, and cost-effective farming methods. A large number of farmers, agricultural officials, and local stakeholders participated in the awareness session, making it a vibrant and impactful gathering. Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan is being jointly carried out by the Scientists from from KVK Samba, SKUAST Jammu, Agriculture Extension Officers, Junior Agriculture Extension Officers, Agriculture Extension Assistants, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Officers from Fishery Department and officials from allied departments.
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