140 Kisan Khidmat Ghar centres set up across Rajouri to support farmers
Designed to provide farmers with a one-stop solution for agricultural inputs and services
In a move to strengthen rural outreach and generate employment, 140 Kisan Khidmat Ghar (KKG) centres have been established across Rajouri district to serve 312 panchayats, officials said.
Speaking to media, Agriculture Department Officer and Nodal Officer (KKG) Ravi Sharma said the centres were designed to provide farmers with a one-stop solution for agricultural inputs and services.
“Rajouri district has 312 panchayats. The government grouped them—sometimes one, two, or three together—and shortlisted 160 locations, eventually establishing 140 Kisan Khidmat Ghar centres. The aim is to provide farmers easy access to seeds, fertilisers, and other services,” he said.
He added that the government provided financial support for infrastructure. “Before launching, each centre was given infrastructure worth about Rs 8.5 lakh. Educated local youth, including graduates and diploma holders in agriculture, horticulture, and sericulture, were invited through advertisements,” Sharma said.
According to him, applications were received from across panchayats, and selected candidates are now operating the centres, contributing to employment generation in rural areas.
“With 140 centres established, the scheme is generating employment and providing direct support to thousands of farmers,” he said.
The Kisan Khidmat Ghars function as one-stop service centres, offering digital access to platforms like the Daksh Kisan Portal for skill development and the Kisan Sathi Portal, through which farmers can apply for over 120 government schemes.
The centres also facilitate access to quality seeds, fertilisers, and pesticides. Additionally, financial services such as micro-ATMs and POS machines enable farmers to carry out digital transactions and access schemes like the Kisan Credit Card.
