Extensive Farmers Outreach Programs Held Across Budhal Block, Rajouri under Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan

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RAJOURI JUNE 04:-As part of the nationwide Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, a series of comprehensive farmers outreach programs were today successfully conducted in various panchayats of Budhal Block in Rajouri district. The programs were held in Gran Panchayat Kewal Lower, Kewal Upper, Phalni, Rajnagar Lower, Rajnagar Upper, and Samote, with the objective of creating mass awareness among farmers about modern agricultural practices and government schemes aimed at holistic agricultural development.

The outreach programs were organised with active assistance from The Budhal Walnut and Horti Producers Co-operative Ltd, a registered Farmer Producers Organisation (FPO) working for the welfare of farmers in the hilly region.

The events were conducted under the supervision and expert guidance of scientists from Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Rajouri, including Dr. Arvind Kumar Ishar, Dr. Suraj Parkash, Dr. Parul Gupta, Dr. Rohit Sharma, and Dr. Vikas Gupta. These experts provided in-depth awareness on improved farming techniques, integrated farming systems, organic cultivation, post-harvest management, value addition, and government support schemes.

The outreach initiative was further strengthened by the active participation of the Directors of The Budhal Walnut and Horti Producers Co-operative Ltd FPO, including Mohd Farooq Inqlabi (Chairman), Ashfaq Ahmed Lohar (Director) Pervaiz Ahmed Malik (Director) Zaid Sagar (Director) Waqar Lone (Director) Mohd Shabir Aflatoon (Director) Ab Rashid Shaheen (Director HRD), Irshad Malik,and Mohd Rafiq Chouhan (Director).

These directors played a vital role in farmer mobilization, local coordination, and on-ground implementation of the activities.

Officials and field functionaries from key departments—Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries, and Cooperatives—also participated and addressed farmers on various schemes and services available to them, encouraging active enrolment and utilization of benefits.

The programs witnessed enthusiastic participation from local farmers, youth, and women self-help groups, with interactive sessions and practical demonstrations forming an integral part of the awareness efforts.

These outreach programs are a step forward in strengthening the agricultural ecosystem of the Pir Panjal region and empowering farmers with the knowledge and tools to build a self-reliant and progressive rural economy, aligning with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.