J&K Admin committed to build stronger farm economy, increasing rural employment: LG

LG addresses closing ceremony of Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA) at Khudwani- Kulgam Says, VKSA marks transformative step toward building a resilient, modern, and prosperous agricultural landscape in UT Our ultimate goal is to make every farmer in J&K proud stakeholder in India's journey toward becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047 Let us walk together towards future where every field blooms with prosperity, every farmer thrives with dignity and every village becomes a symbol of development. With Sankalp (resolve) comes Shakti (strength) and with Shakti comes Vikas (development) J&K had launched similar initiative in 2022 through HADP, first revolutionary program in agriculture in any state or UT in recent times. It is a comprehensive strategy, designed to make J&K UT a robust Rs. 1?trillion agricultural economy by 2030 J&K also has special focus on the development of our tribal farming communities, Gujjars, Bakarwals, Paharis, and other STs, who are the custodians of our forests, mountains and traditional wisdom. We have taken several targeted initiatives for their upliftment Extension of benefits under PM Fasal Bima Yojana to Farmers associated with Horticulture Sector should be taken up on priority Active participation from every district in VKSA reflects our collective commitment to a self-reliant J&K

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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday addressed the closing Ceremony of Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan at SKUAST Kashmir's Mountain Research Centre for Field Crops at Khudwani-Kulgam.

In his address, the Lieutenant Governor commended the valuable contribution of everyone associated with the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan for marking a transformative step, through this initiative, toward building a resilient, modern, and prosperous agricultural landscape in the Union Territory.

"Our ultimate goal is to make every farmer in J&K UT a proud stakeholder in India's journey toward becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Let us walk together towards a future where every field blooms with prosperity, every farmer thrives with dignity and every village becomes a symbol of development. With Sankalp (resolve) comes Shakti (strength) and with Shakti comes Vikas (development)," the Lieutenant Governor said.

The Lieutenant Governor reiterated the commitment of J&K Administration, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to build a stronger farm economy, increasing rural employment opportunities and enhancing farmer's income