Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, June 17: Describing peace imperative for development, Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment, Mian Altaf has said that better Indo-Pak relations are in favour of the both the countries and the people of the State, particularly living in border areas.
The Minister was addressing people after inaugurating one day awareness camp organized by J&K Advisory Board for Development of Kissans at Pukharni Lam on LoC in district Rajouri today.
Mian Altaf said that the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is keen to see the friendly ties of both the countries more strong which has direct bearing on the situation of the State. He said good Indo-Pak relations will pledge peace in the State besides giving border people a chance to live a peaceful life. He said the people living in border areas were most affected in hostility between the two countries.
Describing agriculture as backbone of the economy of the State, the Minister said that Government has introduced several incentives aimed to increasing production and improve the economy of the farmers of the State. He said that Government has launched several schemes in agriculture sector and asked the farmers to come forward and take timely benefits.
He said hybrid seeds of different varieties are being provided to the farmers by the Agriculture Department besides financial incentives for purchasing of agriculture inputs including machinery.
Asking for adopting latest and innovative technologies introduced in the Agriculture Sector, the Minister said that sufficient subsidy is being provided by the Government for purchasing these equipments.
Later, the Minister reviewed the pace of developmental projects coming up in R&B, PHE, Power, Education and Health sectors at an officers meeting. He directed district administration to address the road, water and electricity problems of the people on priority.
Vice Chairman, J&K Advisory Board for Development of Kissans, Radhay Sham Sharma, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, functionaries of the Board besides senior officers of district administration were present on the occasion.
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