RAJOURI, OCTOBER 17: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee to review and approve cases under the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) and the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme.
The meeting, attended by key district officials, underlined the need for timely processing of cases and release of subsidies to beneficiaries.
The DC emphasized the importance of ensuring that all PM-Kisan beneficiaries in the district possess Kisan Credit Cards (KCC). He directed the concerned departments to facilitate the issuance of KCCs to eligible farmers and complete the pending E-KYCs of beneficiaries at the earliest to ensure seamless access to financial assistance under various agricultural schemes.
A detailed review of cases under the PMFME scheme was also conducted, with the DC noting that several cases are pending due to issues related to land documentation. He stressed the need for resolving these issues promptly to avoid delays in approving applications and directed the departments to provide assistance to beneficiaries in completing the necessary paperwork.
The DC also laid special emphasis on mega cooperative cases and micro-irrigation projects, highlighting their potential to transform the agricultural landscape of the district. He urged the departments to fast-track approvals and release of subsidies to beneficiaries.
A major focus of the meeting was on promoting apiculture (beekeeping) as a viable livelihood option in Rajouri. The DC directed the concerned officers to identify potential blocks where apiculture could be promoted and to extend necessary support to farmers interested in this sector. He emphasized the need to create a robust ecosystem for apiculture in the district, which could significantly enhance the income of local farmers.
In addition, the DC reviewed the progress of the Rural Business Services (RBS) being provided by the Horticulture Department and called for measures to strengthen these services. He directed the District Marketing Officer to launch a comprehensive awareness campaign to inform the public about the marketing avenues available for local fruit and horticultural produce, thereby increasing the reach of Rajouri’s agricultural products to larger markets.
ADDC Raj Kumar Thapa, along with the Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, DFO, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, District Sericulture Officer, AD Fisheries, Area Marketing Officer (Horticulture Planning & Marketing), Lead Bank Manager, District Development Manager (NABARD), BDO Rajouri, and DPM NRLM were present in the meeting and shared updates on the schemes under their purview.
