Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 13: An awareness programme for the farmers, organised by the Department of Horticulture was held here today.
The programme was organised at panchayat Gurha Jagir of block Akhnoor, under the chairmanship of Director Horticulture, Chaman Lal Sharma.
The event saw a large number of participants, with a notable presence of unemployed youth, underscoring the community’s keen interest in agricultural development.
Addressing the gathering, Director briefed about the various Centrally and UT-sponsored schemes available to farmers, with a special focus on the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP).
“The HADP is designed to provide comprehensive support, enabling farmers to harness modern techniques and resources for better productivity and profitability,” he said.
“Being a kandi belt, the farmers of the area are requested to come forward and avail the benefits of different schemes for the creation of irrigation sources so that they can enhance their farm production,” he added.
Chief Horticulture Officer, Rakesh Kotwal briefed about the status of different schemes being implemented in the area.
DLSMS, Sandeep Gupta, HDO Akhnoor Varinder Sharma and HDO Khour Amit Saraf were also present during the function.
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