Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 25: For implementation of `Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organization (FPOs) Scheme’ in Jammu and Kashmir, the UT Government has constituted a UT Level Consultative Committee and District Level Monitoring Committee for each district.
The UT Level Consultative Committee, headed by Administrative Secretary, Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Department, shall coordinate with respective UT Government Departments to facilitate FPOs in getting the license/registration for inputs, shops/space in the mandis and also availing the assistance for development of various infrastructures relating to production and postproduction activities.
It shall work out a strategy for all stakeholders, including the implementing agencies (SFAC, NABARD and NCDC), institution engaged in formation and promotion of FPOs and UT <Government machinery engaged in agricultural and rural development to work synergistically to achieve the objective.
The District Level Monitoring Committee for each district shall be headed by the concerned Deputy Commissioner and monitor the progress of FPO functioning by holding its regular meetings.
It shall suggest the potential produce clusters in the district to N-PMAFSC and also assist the implementing agencies (CBBOs and other stakeholders in identification of clusters and activities along with mobilizing the farmers.
It shall identify the constraints in implementation of scheme at the ground level and communicate the same to UT Level Consultative Committee for further taking up the matter with DAC&FW and N-PMFSC for appropriate policy decisions.
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