DC reviews
implementation, progress of HADP in Samba District
SAMBA, MAY
24: District Development Commissioner Samba, Abhishek Sharma today reviewed the
implementation and progress achieved under the Holistic Agriculture Development
Programme (HADP) scheme in the district, here at a meeting held in the meeting
Hall of the DC office complex.
At the outset, Chief Agriculture Officer S.
Madan Gopal Singh welcomed District Development Commissioner Samba along with
all participants and put forth a comprehensive update on the advancements made
in implementing the HADP across various sectors. He highlighted the promotion
of vegetables/ Exotic Vegetables under Open and Hi Tech Protected Cultivation,
alongside efforts made to encourage farmers to take up cultivation of Medicinal
and Aromatic plants. Additionally, initiatives promoting the production of
Millets, Mushroom, Commercial Floriculture, and oilseed projects were
emphasized, aiming to diversify farmers' income streams.
The Chair reviewed and discussed the list of
eligible beneficiaries for the final Selection/approval of extending scheme
benefits under Agriculture and Allied sectors, under Holistic Agriculture
Development Programme
The
applications were received online on HADP portal, of which 1669 proposals were
selected seeking benefits under different components of the Holistic
Agriculture Development Programme.
The meeting noted a significant response to
the HADP scheme, with a surge in applications exceeding the allocated targets
which underscores the program's effectiveness in engaging and empowering local
farmers.
The DDC
reiterated the importance of scaling up the coverage of allied sector schemes,
including Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries, Horticulture,
Horticulture Planning and Marketing and Sericulture. The emphasis was placed on
extending benefits to more beneficiaries, thereby maximizing the impact of the
HADP programme across the district.
The DDC called upon all stakeholders to make
collaborative efforts towards fostering sustainable agriculture and rural
development in Samba district. He also impressed upon the Banks to prioritize
the sponsoring of loan cases with proper hand holding to the beneficiaries.
Additional
District Development Commissioner, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief
Horticulture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer and other members of the
committee attended the meeting.