JAMMU, Jul 25: Director Agriculture Jammu, Anil Gupta, on Saturday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Agriculture, Jammu, to assess the physical and financial progress of various developmental initiatives being implemented under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), NABARD, CAPEX, Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and the Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement Project (JKCIP) across Jammu Division.
The meeting was attended physically by Joint Director Agriculture (SLUB/Farms), Aman Jyoti Sharma; Joint Director Agriculture (Extension), Shri Idrees Bashir Ahmed; Chief Agriculture Officer, Kishtwar; Regional-Level Subject Matter Specialists; Programme Officer, Joint Directorate of Agriculture (Extension), Jammu; Technical Officer, HADP; and other concerned officers and officials. All Chief Agriculture Officers of Jammu Division, except Kishtwar, participated in the meeting through virtual mode.
During the meeting, a detailed review of the implementation status of various schemes and projects was undertaken, with emphasis on achieving the prescribed physical and financial targets within the stipulated timelines. District-wise progress under CSS, NABARD, CAPEX, HADP and JKCIP was reviewed, and the concerned officers were directed to expedite the execution of developmental works, ensure effective monitoring, and achieve timely utilization of funds.
The Director also reviewed the progress of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) across all districts and directed the Chief Agriculture Officers to intensify efforts for achieving the enrolment targets within the prescribed timelines.
He emphasized the need to conduct extensive awareness campaigns at the grassroots level so that every eligible farmer is well informed about the benefits of the crop insurance scheme and is encouraged to enrol under PMFBY to safeguard against crop losses.
Addressing the officers, Anil Gupta stressed the importance of maintaining quality standards, transparency and accountability in the implementation of all developmental programmes. He instructed the field functionaries to strengthen coordination at all levels, closely monitor project execution and promptly resolve implementation bottlenecks to ensure timely completion of works and maximum benefits to the farming community.
The Director further directed all Chief Agriculture Officers to achieve the targets under the Area Expansion Programme for Aromatic Rice and Rajma in a time-bound manner. He called for focused field-level planning, regular monitoring and close coordination with farmers to ensure successful implementation of the programme and expansion of these high-value crops in suitable areas.
Reviewing the progress of key flagship interventions under HADP and JKCIP, Anil Gupta emphasized the need for sustained efforts to achieve the intended outcomes of these transformative initiatives. He urged all officers to intensify field inspections, ensure timely reporting and work in a mission mode to accomplish the targets set for the current financial year.
The meeting concluded with a detailed discussion on district-specific issues, implementation challenges and strategies for accelerating the execution of developmental projects and flagship schemes.