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SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary BB Vyas on Thursday chaired a meeting to review the implementation of the sub-mission on agricultural extension (SMAE) under the National Mission of Agricultural Extension and Technology.



Chief Secy reviews agri schemes

Srinagar, May 24

Chief Secretary BB Vyas on Thursday chaired a meeting to review the implementation of the sub-mission on agricultural extension (SMAE) under the National Mission of Agricultural Extension and Technology.

In the meeting, Director Agriculture, Jammu, who is also the state nodal officer SMAE-ATMA, gave a detailed presentation in regard to the achievements of the various departments during 2017-18.

“The committee also discussed and approved the state extension work plan-2018-19 worth Rs 33.29 crore under the mission with focus on convergence, transfer of skill and technology to farmers, farmer awareness campaigns, demonstration activities and training/capacity building of field functionaries of agriculture, animal and sheep husbandry, horticulture, floriculture, sericulture, fisheries and other allied sectors,” an official said.

The Chief Secretary called upon the departmental heads concerned to focus on convergence with the rural development department and ensure that the part of the MGNREGA resources were utilised for the construction of water harvesting structures, small irrigation, cattle sheds, vermicompost units, pits and other activities beneficial to the farming community in the villages. —TNS

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