SRINAGAR, JUNE 15: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah Monday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Directorate Hall, Lal Mandi, Srinagar, to review the preparedness and implementation strategy for the Annual Action Plan (AAP) 2026–27 across the Kashmir Division.
The meeting, as per an official statement, was attended by Joint Director Agriculture Inputs and other senior officers of the Agriculture Department. Detailed deliberations were held on district-wise targets, priorities, and implementation modalities under various developmental schemes and programmes envisaged in the Annual Action Plan for the financial year 2026–27.
During the meeting, the Director emphasized the importance of timely and effective execution of all interventions to ensure optimum benefits reach the farming community. He directed the officers to strengthen field-level monitoring, maintain close coordination with stakeholders, and ensure the achievement of both physical and financial targets within the prescribed timelines.
Highlighting the need for sustainable and inclusive agricultural growth, the Director stressed the promotion of modern farming practices, crop diversification, farm mechanization, efficient resource utilization, and capacity building of farmers. He also reviewed the preparedness of the districts for the implementation of key agricultural initiatives and programmes during the ensuing cropping seasons.
The Director called upon all officers to work with commitment, accountability, and a result-oriented approach to successfully achieve the objectives of the Annual Action Plan 2026–27 and contribute towards enhancing agricultural productivity, profitability, and farmers’ welfare across all the departmental farms in Kashmir Division.
The meeting concluded with a detailed review of ongoing departmental activities and directions for effective monitoring, timely execution, and regular evaluation of programmes to ensure successful implementation of the Annual Action Plan 2026–27.
