SKUAST-K   KVK Budgam conducts rural credit workshop

Srinagar, Aug 12: Under the pioneering leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Nazir Ahmad Ganai Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-K, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Budgam in collaboration with Line departments and J&K Bank conducted Rural Credit Workshop under Krishi Sampark Abhiyan-4.0 as part of the JKCIP initiative at village Khag in District Budgam.According to a statement issued here, the programme was presided over by Prof. and Head KVK Budgam Dr. Bilal Ahmad Lone. KVK Scientists Dr. Shabeer Ahmad Ganie, Dr. Ambreen Nabi, Dr. Iram Farooq, Sub-division level SMS from Agriculture Bilal Ahmad, public representatives, officials from Agriculture & allied sectors, bank officials, KVK representatives, JKCIP officials and other stakeholders participated in the event.The workshop aimed to generate awareness among farmers about various rural credit schemes, agricultural financing options and insurance schemes to ensure better access to financial resources for sustainable agriculture.Dr. Shabeer Ahmad Ganie scientist from KVK, in his address,  stressed upon all the stakeholders to work in unison to achieve the objective set under JKCIP. He also called for exploring opportunities in the niche crop for raising income of the farmers.