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7/3/2025 10:43:11 PM
While chairing a high-level review meeting in Srinagar Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Shivraj Singh Chouhan reaffirmed the Government of India’s commitment to turn J&K into a model union territory.
Minister Chouhan’s reaffirmation of the Government of India’s commitment under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi sends a strong message to the people of the Union Territory. It is a message of trust, empowerment, and partnership.
By stating that his office is just a call away for the J&K administration, the Union Minister not only emphasized cooperative federalism but also showed an active willingness to walk with the region in its transformation journey.
One of the key highlights of the meeting was the appreciation showered upon the Jammu & Kashmir Government, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, for its tangible achievements in the agriculture and allied sectors. These words are more than just diplomatic niceties — they represent the validation of hard work at the grassroots.
In recent years, J&K has been quietly scripting a transformation in its rural economy. Be it through diversification in crop patterns, promotion of high-value horticulture, or the expanding dairy and sheep husbandry sectors — the results are becoming visible.
With agriculture being the backbone of rural livelihoods in Jammu & Kashmir, such recognition from the Union Government is both timely and encouraging. It sends a strong signal to local farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, and Panchayati Raj Institutions that their efforts are being noticed and will be supported with adequate resources and technical handholding.
Another vital takeaway from the meeting is the Union Government’s desire to put Jammu & Kashmir on top. A model J&K would not only uplift its own people but would also become a shining example of what governance can achieve in the face of historical challenges.
The synergy between the Centre and the Union Territory administration is now more critical than ever. As J&K stands on the cusp of accelerated development, what it needs most is continuity in policy support, investment in rural innovation, youth skilling, and active participation of its people in the democratic process.
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