POONCH, APRIL 27: The Department of Agriculture Poonch, under the guidance of the District Development Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma today organized a one-day training programme for Krishi Udyamis engaged under the HADP project “Innovative Extension Approaches in Agriculture.”
The programme, held under the chairmanship of DDC, also aimed to review the functioning of Krishi Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) established across the district.
The primary objective of the training was to strengthen the operational capacity and outreach of KKGs, which have been envisioned as “One Service Points” for farmers and the general public. These centers play a crucial role in delivering digital services and bridging the gap between rural communities and government schemes.
Addressing the participants, the DDC underscored the importance of expanding digital outreach in remote and border areas through KKGs, aligning with the core objectives of the HADP and JKCIP initiative. He highlighted that the government has made significant investments in selecting and supporting Krishi Udyamis through a rigorous screening process. These Udyamis are now entrusted with delivering a range of services, including Government-to-Citizen (G2C), Government-to-Business (G2B) and Business-to-Citizen (B2C) services through CSC platforms. On spot grievance redressal was also done to redress the grievances of the KUs. Appreciation certificates were handed over to the top performing KUs for their remarkable work.
The DDC further emphasized the role of tele-consultation services in enabling farmers to access expert advice from Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), thereby enhancing informed decision-making, improving agricultural productivity and Weather forecast.
Chief Agriculture Officer Jograj Singh Slathia highlighted the growing significance of digital platforms and modern technologies in ensuring transparency, efficiency and accessibility in service delivery within the agriculture sector. He informed that the performance of Krishi Udyamis was reviewed based on key parameters, including farmer registration (L1 and L2), eKYC completion (L3), income generation, daily reporting compliance and data accuracy. A comprehensive presentation showcasing parameter-wise progress of KKGs, highlighting the top performing Krishi Udyamis, success stories of the KUs was also delivered.
The training sessions covered a wide spectrum of contemporary and relevant topics, including AI-based solutions for youth empowerment and improved service delivery. Participants were sensitized on adopting innovative practices in agriculture and allied sectors, along with awareness regarding digital legal assistance services to facilitate access to justice for rural communities.
Krishi Udyamis appreciated the initiative and expressed gratitude to the district administration and Agriculture department. They acknowledged that such capacity-building programmes significantly enhance their skills and enable them to serve farmers more effectively.
The programme concluded with a collective commitment from all stakeholders to continue working in close coordination for the holistic development of agriculture and allied sectors in Poonch district.
The event was attended by the Head KVK, Assistant Soil Chemist, District Agriculture Officer (INPUTS), Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officers of Poonch, Surankote, Mendhar, Manager CSC and other officers and officials of the Agriculture Department.