Lt Governor addresses Kisan Unnati
Sammelan, dedicates 500 Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) to farmers of Jammu Kashmir
1500 KKGs to be established in the
second phase and works to be completed by end of this year: LG
Kisan Khidmat Ghars will serve as one-stop service hubs, offering
comprehensive support, from input supply to marketing and technological
assistance to our farmers: LG
Inauguration of 500 KKGs across
J&K UT is a significant milestone in our journey under the Holistic
Agriculture Development Program, Says LG Sinha
At the heart of this initiative is
our commitment to empower 13 lakh farmer families, including nearly 3 lakh
vulnerable and marginal farmers: LG
KKGs equipped with modern IT systems will ensure efficient
delivery of critical services such as input booking, soil health monitoring,
plant diagnostics, market intelligence, and capacity building: LG Sinha
These Centres will also enable
farmers access to custom hiring services, Artificial Insemination, horticulture
and institutional data ensuring that farmers have access to necessary and
timely services: LG
LG launches Kisan Khidmat Ghar mobile
application, designed to provide comprehensive support to farmers
The KKGs and the mobile application will greatly enhance
accessibility to information and services, leading to better decision-making
and higher productivity: LG
By integrating IoT, AI, and real-time
data analytics, we are set to revolutionize our agricultural extension
services, Says LG
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Farmers can use Kisan Khidmat Ghar
app for credit support, crop price forecasting, decision support, applying for
government schemes, booking expert consultations, locating dealers, and
accessing skilling courses, farming calendars, and guides
SRINAGAR, AUGUST
04: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed Kisan Unnati Sammelan
at Shalimar Campus of SKUAST Kashmir and launched 500 Kisan Khidmat Ghars
(KKGs) across J&K.
Dedicating the
Kisan Khidmat Ghars to the farmers of Jammu Kashmir, the Lt Governor said the
inauguration of 500 KKGs across J&K UT today under the Phase-I, is a
significant milestone in J&K’s journey under the Holistic Agriculture
Development Program.
“Kisan Khidmat
Ghars will serve as one-stop service hubs, offering comprehensive support, from
input supply to marketing and technological assistance to our farmers,” the Lt
Governor said.
Highlighting the UT
Administration’s resolve for the welfare of farmers of J&K, under the
leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Lt Governor
informed that 1500 KKGs will be established in the second phase and works will
be completed by end of this year.
“At the heart of
this initiative is our commitment to empower 13 lakh farmer families, including
nearly 3 lakh vulnerable and marginal farmers,” the Lt Governor said.
Kisan Khidmat Ghars
will bridge the gap in agriculture extension worker and farmer ratio and bring
essential services directly to our farmers' doorsteps and taking extension
network to the highest level up to the farthest corner of the UT, he observed.
The Lt Governor
said the Kisan Khidmat Ghars equipped with modern IT systems will ensure
efficient delivery of critical services such as input booking, soil health
monitoring, plant diagnostics, market intelligence, and capacity building.
He said the Centres
will also enable farmers access to custom hiring services, Artificial
Insemination, horticulture and institutional data ensuring that farmers have
access to necessary and timely services.
At Kisan Unnati Sammelan,
the Lt Governor also launched Kisan Khidmat Ghar mobile application, designed
to provide comprehensive support to the farmers.
“Our vision is to
build a smart, technology-driven, and inclusive agricultural extension system
that will transform the lives of farmers of Jammu Kashmir,” the Lt Governor
said.
He said the KKGs
and the mobile application will greatly enhance accessibility to information
and services, leading to better decision-making and higher productivity.
By integrating
Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence, and real-time data
analytics, we are set to revolutionize our agricultural extension services, he
added.
“Our commitment to
transforming agriculture in Jammu Kashmir is unwavering. The launch of KKGs and
the mobile application is a testament to our dedication to improving the lives
of our farmers. This is just the beginning. As we move forward, we will
continue to expand and enhance our services to ensure that every farmer in
J&K benefits from these initiatives. Together, we will create a prosperous
and sustainable agricultural future for Jammu Kashmir,” the Lt Governor said.
Farmers can use the
Kisan Khidmat Ghar mobile application, for credit support, crop price
forecasting, decision support, applying for government schemes, booking expert
consultations, locating dealers, and accessing skilling courses, farming
calendars, and guides.
The Lt Governor
commended the significant contribution of HADP Apex Committee, Ministry of
Electronics and Information Technology, Bhaskaracharya National Institute for
Space Applications and Geo-informatics, Agriculture and other stakeholder
departments in implementation of Kisan Khidmat Ghar initiative.
He also reiterated
the commitment of UT Administration and agriculture & allied departments to
the effective implementation of HADP.
Sh Atal Dulloo,
Chief Secretary; Dr Mangala Rai, former DG, ICAR and Chairman, Apex Committee
for Holistic Development of Agriculture & Allied Sectors J&K; Dr. Ashok
Dalwai, Member Apex Committee and Sh S
Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology also
spoke on the occasion and shared their valuable inputs on Holistic Agriculture
Development Program and other key interventions in agriculture & allied
sectors of J&K.
Agri-entrepreneurs
associated with the Kisan Khidmat Ghars interacted with the Lt Governor and
other dignitaries, and expressed gratitude to the Lt Governor led UT
administration for providing them with the opportunity to serve the farming
community and earn a livelihood for themselves as well.
On the occasion,
the Lt Governor initiated the grant of sanction letters worth Rs 48 crore to
764 beneficiaries across the UT under HADP.
Earlier, the Lt
Governor visited the stalls put up by the Agri-entrepreneurs and farmers. He
also inaugurated the Office of Mission Directorate of HADP and JKCIP, and
released Handbook on HADP and Guidelines on Agriculture Credits.
Sh Shailendra
Kumar, Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Development; Prof Nazir
Ganai, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Kashmir; Ms. Yasha Mudgal, Mission Director
HADP; senior officials, faculty members of SKUAST, entrepreneurs and
progressive farmers were present. Agri-entrepreneurs associated with the Kisan
Khidmat Ghars across the districts also joined through virtual mode.