Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Dec 17: J&K Bank today organised a stakeholders’ meeting at its corporate headquarters here to strengthen and streamline the implementation of its High Density Plantation (HDP) Scheme.
The meeting was held with representatives of Private Enterprises (PEs), who are responsible for supplying plantation material and executing high-density plantations on the ground.
As per a statement, the session was chaired by General Manager (Retail, Agriculture & MSME) Rakesh Magotra and attended by Deputy General Manager Aneet Kanwal Singh, senior bank officers and representatives of Private Enterprises. Cluster Heads from different regions also joined the meeting through video conferencing.
It said the objective of the meet was to improve coordination and communication between the Bank’s cluster offices and Private Enterprises for smooth implementation of the scheme.
To ensure better support and guidance, the Bank designated two officers as Nodal Officers who will act as single-point contacts for Private Enterprises and farmers at various stages of implementation.
The Bank also decided to organise joint awareness and facilitation camps along with Private Enterprises at cluster and zonal levels to educate farmers about the benefits of the High Density Plantation Scheme and encourage wider participation.
Speaking on the occasion, GM Rakesh Magotra said the scheme has immense potential to boost the region’s economy.
“If implemented in its true spirit, Kashmir can emerge as one of the largest apple-producing regions in the world,” he said, stressing the need for collective efforts from all stakeholders.
He described Private Enterprises as key partners in the scheme and assured them of the Bank’s full support for smooth and timely execution.
Magotra also patiently heard the issues and suggestions raised by the participants and assured that their feedback would be considered to make the scheme more farmer-friendly and effective.
Earlier, DGM Aneet Kanwal Singh said the High Density Plantation Scheme is a transformative initiative for J&K’s horticulture sector and emphasised the importance of close coordination with Private Enterprises to achieve desired results.
The Private Enterprises appreciated the Bank’s initiative and expressed their commitment to work closely with its clusters and branches for successful implementation of the scheme.
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