DC Kupwara reviews progress under HADP, JKCIP; Also reviews functioning of Kisan Khidmat Ghars

KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 18: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, today chaired a meeting to review the functioning of Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) in the district and assess the progress achieved under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and the Jammu and Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement Project (JKCIP).
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the operational status of KKG centres, with particular focus on their onboarding with Common Service Centres (CSCs), capacity building of Krishi Udyamis (KUs), delivery of services and revenue generation.
A detailed assessment was also made of the district’s performance against the prescribed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) under HADP and JKCIP. The review covered course completion by enrolled farmers, establishment of approved units, tracking of established units through the OTA application, utilisation of released funds, farmer and farm registration under KKG Level-2, completion of e-KYC under KKG Level-3, daily reporting by Krishi Udyamis, credit disbursement against sanctioned cases, sanctioning of credit applications, JKCIP coverage in selected blocks and approvals under the project.
The Deputy Commissioner directed all concerned departments to adopt a coordinated and result-oriented approach to achieve the prescribed targets under each performance parameter. He instructed the officers to expedite farmer and farm registration, ensure the timely completion of e-KYC for all eligible beneficiaries, improve daily reporting compliance by Krishi Udyamis and strengthen credit linkages.
The meeting also reviewed the implementation status of various interventions being undertaken under the two flagship programmes. Stressing the importance of convergence among the implementing departments, the Deputy Commissioner directed the officers to ensure the timely execution of approved interventions, undertake regular field-level monitoring and maximise outreach so that the intended benefits reach the farming community in a transparent and time-bound manner.
The meeting was attended by the Chief Planning Officer, Lead District Manager, Chief Horticulture Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Assistant Director Fisheries and other concerned officers.