JAMMU, MAY 29: A mega farmers’ awareness camp was today organized at Panchayat Purobhana, Khanachak, to mark the inauguration of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA) 2025 in Sub-Division R.S. Pura.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation, bringing together farmers and experts on one platform to promote sustainable agricultural development. In the programme, latest technologies and different Agriculture schemes were discussed with around 150 participating farmers.
The event was graced by the presence of Joint Director Union Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Dr. Jasbir Singh and Director of Agriculture Jammu S. Arvinder Singh Reen.
Both dignitaries addressed the gathering, sharing valuable insights and motivation for the farming community.
Dr. Jasbir Singh emphasized the importance of farmer-centric policies being implemented by the Government of India. He highlighted that Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan is not just a campaign but a mission to ensure the transformation of Indian agriculture through scientific interventions, smart resource utilization, and access to direct benefits. He urged farmers to proactively engage with the departments, adopt sustainable practices, and take advantage of the numerous schemes and subsidies made available under the leadership of Prime Minister.
S. Arvinder Singh Reen, in his address, reaffirmed the department’s commitment to working at the grassroots level. He stated that VKSA 2025 is an opportunity for farmers to directly interact with field experts and scientists to resolve their issues and upgrade their practices. He encouraged farmers to adopt organic and climate-resilient agriculture while taking full advantage of government-supported initiatives for irrigation, seeds, fertilizers, and crop insurance.
Adding further value to the occasion, Dr. Amitesh and Dr. Imran, scientists from Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Jammu, SKUAST-J, educated the farmers on best practices for kharif crop management, pest and disease control, and other crucial aspects of modern farming.
During the inaugural camp, officials and experts provided valuable insights into a variety of central schemes such as PM-KISAN, PMFBY (Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana), Soil Health Card, Kisan Credit Card, and a range of horticulture and animal husbandry initiatives. These initiatives are tailored to boost productivity, ensure risk mitigation, and increase farmers’ income.
The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan is a nationwide agricultural campaign, aimed at enhancing agricultural practices and supporting farmers across the country. Scheduled from 29th May to 12th June 2025, the campaign will span multiple states and engage with approximately 1.5 crore farmers. The primary goal of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan is to educate farmers on modern agricultural technologies and to raise awareness about government schemes and policies that benefit them.
As part of VKSA 2025, being implemented in UT Jammu and Kashmir as per directions of Union Minister for Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the campaign is expected to foster direct farmer-scientist interaction, promote natural farming, and strengthen grassroots awareness of central schemes.
