JAMMU, Jun 17: Director Agriculture Jammu, Anil Gupta, on Wednesday chaired a review meeting in the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Agriculture, Jammu, to assess the preparedness and implementation strategy for the Annual Action Plan (AAP) 2026–27 and review the status of key infrastructural and developmental projects being implemented across the Jammu Division.
The meeting was attended by Sanjay Anand, Joint Director Agriculture (Extension); Aman Jyoti Sharma, Joint Director Agriculture (SLUB/Farms); Sanjeev Rai Gupta, Deputy Director Agriculture (Central); Krishan Kant, SMS (RL); Dharmesh Vaid, SMS (RL); Raghubir Paul Kochar, Mushroom Development Officer; Harvinder Singh, Assistant Entomologist; Ashu Kakoria, Spawn Production Officer; Nirmal Prakash Sharma, Divisional Seed Certification Officer, Jammu; Khalid Hassan, SDAO Marh, and other sectoral heads. All Chief Agriculture Officers of the Jammu Division participated through virtual mode.
Detailed deliberations were held on district-wise targets, priorities, and implementation modalities under various developmental schemes and programmes envisaged in the Annual Action Plan for the financial year 2026–27. A comprehensive review of the physical and financial progress achieved under the AAP was also undertaken.
The Director reviewed the status of the tendering process pertaining to CAPEX, HADP, and NABARD-funded projects and took stock of the implementation and operational status of infrastructure projects established under HADP, JKCIP, CSS, and CAPEX across the Division.
Emphasizing the need for timely execution of developmental works, Anil Gupta stressed efficient utilization of funds and strict adherence to project timelines to ensure that the intended benefits reach the farming community. He directed the concerned officers to closely monitor ongoing projects and expedite all pending activities to achieve the targets set for the current financial year.
The Director further underscored the importance of regular field monitoring, effective coordination among stakeholders, and prompt resolution of bottlenecks to enhance the overall impact of agricultural development programmes in the region.
The meeting concluded with a detailed discussion on future action plans and strategic measures for improving implementation efficiency and ensuring effective delivery of agricultural programmes across all districts of the Jammu Division.