JAMMU, Jun 6: In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening the connect between the farming community and the organization, Bharat Priye, Chairman of the JKPCC Kissan Department, today held a virtual meeting with District Presidents from across Jammu and Kashmir and urged them to intensify their engagement with farmers at the grassroots level.
During the interaction, Bharat Priye reviewed issues being faced by farmers in different districts and listened to reports submitted by the district functionaries regarding challenges confronting the agricultural sector. He emphasized the need for regular interaction with farmers to better understand their concerns and ensure that their genuine grievances are brought to the notice of the concerned authorities for prompt resolution.
Addressing the participants, Bharat Priye said that farmers form the backbone of the country’s economy and their welfare must remain a top priority. He called upon all District Presidents to remain accessible to the farming community and make every possible effort to identify and document issues related to agriculture, irrigation, availability of seeds and fertilizers, crop losses, market access, power supply, and other matters affecting farmers’ livelihoods.
He stressed that the Kissan Department must act as an effective bridge between farmers and the administration by ensuring that the voices of cultivators are heard at every level. He urged party functionaries to undertake regular field visits, interact directly with farmers, and provide timely feedback so that pressing issues can be projected before the concerned departments and authorities.
The Chairman also emphasized the importance of collective efforts to safeguard the interests of farmers and advocated for policies that promote agricultural growth, rural development, and economic security for farming families. He said that sustained engagement with the agricultural community would help in identifying practical solutions to their problems and contribute towards strengthening the rural economy.
District Presidents assured the Chairman that they would continue to work closely with farmers, raise their concerns before the appropriate forums, and strive for the speedy resolution of issues affecting the agricultural sector.The virtual meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the Kissan Department’s commitment to protecting farmers’ interests and ensuring that their grievances receive due attention from the concerned authorities.