Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rahul Pandey on Thursday chaired a meeting of Agriculture and allied sectors here at Conference Hall of DC office Complex.
At the outset, the CAO gave an overview of the progress made so far in the Agriculture sector under different schemes. He also apprised the DC about the cropping pattern, about the introduction of Multilayer Farming in the district, adoption of innovative practices like Hydroponics and Urban Farming.
The Deputy Commissioner advised the officers to work out a plan of action based on Agro-climatic conditions. He directed the CAO to explore the possibility of using triple crop in the district. He also called for laying emphasis on setting up realistic targets.
The DC also directed for preparing Season wise cropping map of the district and working out modalities to increase the net sown area and intervention of micro-irrigation in Kandi areas.
The schemes like PMKMY PMFBY, PM-FME (ODOP), Apiculture Development Schemes, PMMSY etc were also discussed.
The DC also reviewed the progress of Fisheries, Animal and Sheep Husbandry Department, Horticulture and other allied sectors.
The DC laid stress on adopting innovative practices so as to enhance farmer's remuneration with better production and providing alternative sources of income to them.
The DC further exhorted upon the officers to organize demonstration sessions/ exposure visits for farmers and agri-entrepreneurs to acquaint them with the latest and modern trends to enhance production.
The DC also directed officers from KVK Kathua to document the activities and prepare zone wise map of activities related to agriculture and allied sectors.