JAMMU, JULY 4: Director Agriculture Jammu, Anil Gupta Saturday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Agriculture, Jammu, to assess the physical and financial progress achieved under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) during the financial year 2026-27 and review the implementation status of infrastructure projects established under various Centrally Sponsored and State-funded schemes.
The meeting, as per an official statement, was attended by Joint Director Agriculture (Extension) Sanjay Anand, Joint Director Agriculture (SLUB/Farms) Aman Jyoti Sharma, Deputy Director Planning, Agronomist (Vegetable Improvement Scheme), Regional Level Subject Matter Specialists, Potato Development Officer, Mushroom Development Officer, Spawn Production Officer, Assistant Entomologist (Apiculture Development Scheme), Divisional Seed Certification Officer (DSCO), Agriculture Information Officer (Farm Training Centre), Farm Managers of Chinore and Chakroi, besides other concerned officers. Chief Agriculture Officers (CAOs) of all districts participated in the meeting through virtual mode.
During the meeting, the Director undertook a detailed review of the physical and financial progress achieved under various HADP projects. The performance of each district was assessed with regard to expenditure, target achievement and implementation of field-level activities to ensure timely and effective execution of programme components.
The Director also reviewed the progress and operational status of infrastructure projects established under NABARD, CSS, CAPEX, HADP, JKCIP and the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF). Stressing the importance of timely completion of works, he directed the concerned officers to expedite ongoing projects, ensure optimum utilisation of infrastructure assets and adhere strictly to prescribed timelines and quality standards.
Reviewing the implementation of beneficiary-oriented interventions under HADP, Anil Gupta directed all Chief Agriculture Officers to compile and submit the details of inactive applications pending on the Kisan Sathi Portal under different HADP projects within the stipulated timeframe. He emphasized that the exercise would facilitate the identification of genuine beneficiaries so that, upon reopening of the portal, eligible farmers could upload or reactivate their applications and avail themselves of the benefits under the programme without delay.
The Director further underscored the need for regular monitoring, effective financial management and close field-level supervision to achieve the objectives of HADP and other flagship agricultural programmes. He called upon all officers to work with dedication, accountability and coordinated efforts to ensure efficient implementation of schemes aimed at enhancing farmers’ income and strengthening the agricultural sector across Jammu Division.
