JammuKisan Mela organised by SKUAST-Jammu   Agriculture, farmers among our...

Kisan Mela organised by SKUAST-Jammu   Agriculture, farmers among our top priority: LG

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TAWI, NOV 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the
Kisan Mela organised by SKUAST Jammu.
Addressing the gathering of farmers and agriculturists from around the country at
the Baba Jitto auditorium of the University, the Lt Governor observed that the five-day
assembly of farmers, industry, entrepreneurs, experts will help in developing linkages
between various stakeholders to benefit the farming community.
Underscoring that Agriculture and farmers remain the top priority of the
government, the Lt Governor said, in last two years, an enabling has been
created for transforming J&K's Agri & Allied Sectors in order to increase farmer income,
ensure food security and accelerate UT's economic growth.
Kisan Mela will showcase and deliberate upon the theme of diversification in
agriculture which is not only important for assured income to our farming community but
also in making agriculture systems more sustainable in the future, said the Lt Governor.
Appreciating the Apex Committee for formulating a future strategy for small and
medium-sized farms to ensure access to more profitable markets with reduced cost of
farm inputs, the Lt Governor said the holistic development is aimed at IT interventions,
infusion of capital, value addition, processing, branding & marketing of agricultural
produce supported by agri- innovations to create employment.
Hon'ble Prime Minister has assured all possible cooperation and support from
the Central Government in implementing the recommendations and projects proposed
by the Apex Committee, the Lt Governor further added.
On the occasion, the Lt Governor initiated the functioning of the Krishi Vigyan
Kendras of Ramban and Kishtwar districts, virtually.
With the operationalization of Krishi Vigyan Kendras at Ramban and Kishtwar
today, all districts of Jammu Division now have functional KVKs dedicated towards
conducting quality research and ensuring extension services, the Lt Governor observed.
The Lt Governor further said that our integrated approach with the focus on
efficient use of bio-resources for food, feed and industry will be able to tackle challenges
arising out of globalization and climate change.

We are determined to transform subsistence agriculture into sustainable
commercial agriculture economy with emphasis on ecosystem services and restoration
& sustainable utilization of biodiversity, he added.
Earlier, the Lt Governor inaugurated the rural sports by starting tug of war
competition. He also inspected the stalls installed by SKUAST-Jammu, Government
departments, FPOs, startups and local Agripreneurs for the benefit of farmers.
Sh Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production Department
threw light on the ways and strategy for holistic development of Agriculture and allied
sector and transforming the lives of farmers with skill development and other dedicated
initiatives.
In his welcome address, Prof. J.P. Sharma, Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu
said that J&K is making strides in every field and features in and international
headlines for its unprecedented achievements.
Progressive farmers, startups, and best community pond developers were also
awarded during the programme.
Dr. Sumati Sharma, Former Additional Director, DRDO, New Delhi; Sh. Baldev
Billawaria, Deputy Mayor, JMC; Dr. Rajbir Singh, Director ICAR-ATARI; Ms Avny
Lavasa, DC Jammu; Major Manmohan Singh Virk;  DDC members, HoDs, Faculty
members, farmers from across the country and students were present on the occasion.

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