Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 10: Director Agriculture, Jammu, HK Razdan today conducted an extensive field visit of Jourian, Khour, Bakore and Bhalwal areas of Marh and Akhnoor Sub-Divisions to access the impact of various technological interventions like line sowing, varietal performances and balanced application of fertilizers etc. in the current Kharif Crop Season.
The Director Agriculture had an in depth interaction with the extension functionaries involved in the technological dissemination and implementation of various farmers welfare programmes at Zonal Agriculture Office, Jourian of Akhnoor Sub-Division.
He also reviewed the various schemes under implementation during the current Kharif Season. Razdan advised the field functionaries to work with sincerity and dedication to uplift the economic condition of the farmers through the adoption of latest technology, inputs and machinery.
During the interaction, the Director said that the field staff, JAEOs and VAEAs play an important role in the implementation of various centrally sponsored programmes like Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFSBY), Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), National Food Security Mission (NFSM), Kisan Credit Card Scheme (KCCS), Soil Health Card Scheme (SHCS) and many other farmers welfare schemes.
Razdan also took a meeting of the JAEOs, VAEAs and other field functionaries at Zonal Office Bhalwal. He asked the field staff to create awareness for judicious use of water, tapping of perennial sources of irrigation water, introduction of climate resilient crop varieties and promotion of turmeric and ginger under the NAFCC Project.
Chief Agriculture Officer Jammu, RL Bhagat accompanied Razdan during the visit.
The Director Agriculture along with team of officers also inspected the Seed Multiplication Farm Bakore where improved variety of Paddy, Pusa-44 has been raised on an area of 21 acres.
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