Srinagar, Sept 08: UT-level Apex Committee for the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) convened today for a three-day midterm review (2023-2025) meeting at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir. The meeting aims to evaluate the progress of the Rs 5012 crore program and strategies for the remaining period.
According to a statement issued here, the meeting was presided over by Chairman, Apex Committee, Dr Mangla Rai, renowned agriculture scientist and former DG ICAR. Financial Commissioner, Agriculture Production Department, Shailendra Kumar, was also present in the meeting. Key attendees included committee members: Dr PK Joshi, Secretary NAAS; Dr HS Gupta, former Director IARI; Vice Chancellor SKUAST-K Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice Chancellor SKUAST-J Dr BN Tripathi; and Dr JP Sharma, former VC SKUAST-J.
Vice Chancellor SKUAST-K Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai welcomed the apex committee members and guests. In his inaugural address, he gave an overview of the HADP and the meeting’s objectives. Financial Secretary APD Shailendra Kumar talked about the various initiatives taken by the APD. He said HADP is reaching out to people and uplifting farmers.
Mission Director of HADP, Sandeep Kumar, presented a comprehensive two-year progress report on the program’s initiatives.
The meeting was attended by key stakeholders, including directors from various line departments, directors and deans from SKUAST-K, Principal Investigators (PIs) of the 29 HADP projects, and other senior officials from SKUAST-K.
In his remarks, Chairman Dr. Mangla Rai offered several suggestions to further enhance the program’s implementation and impact. The committee will continue its deliberations over the next two days to ensure the successful achievement of all HADP goals.
