Early Times Report
REASI, Nov 1: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi under the aegis of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies Jammu (SKUAST-J) in collaboration with Department of Agriculture, Reasi organised live telecasting programme on Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi(PM- KISAN)Scheme here at Krishi Vigyan Kendra(KVK),Reasi campus which was enthusiastically attended by a large number of farmers of the area. The programme was organized under the dynamic stewardship of Vice Chancellor, Prof.BN Tripathi and able guidance of Director Extension, Prof.Amrish Vaid of SKUAST-J. Before initiation of the programme, Chief Scientist and Head of KVK, Reasi, Dr.Banarsi Lal briefed the objective of the programme and elaborated the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme. He said that under PM-KISAN scheme Rs.6000 is given to the farmers in three installments so that they can purchase quality seeds, fertilizers and other agro- inputs to increase their crop production. He urged farmers to view the live telecast show on PM-KISAN so that they can get more information about the flagship scheme of India. During the programme Prime Minister, Narendra Modi Ji released the 24 th installment of PM-KISAN scheme and also dedicated various developmental projects and units from Banaskantha, Gujarat. He appreciated the efforts of farmers and discussed on various agricultural and allied sectors schemes for the farmers. He also applauded the SHGs for their efforts especially on sweet revolution.
Earlier Dr. Sudhir Singh Jamwal, Scientist warmly welcomed the participants and spoke on advance horticulture for enhancing the farmers' income.He guided farmers on farm scientific vegetables practices for more profits. He stressed on commercial farming to empower the farmers.. Sh.Amneek Verma,AEA Bhabber, Department of Agriculture, Reasi educated the farmers also on other agril. schemes and gave a detail view on scientific agriculture in Rabi season. He also discussed on Atam Nirbar Krishi and stressed on organic and natural farming for the production of safe food and more returns. |
