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72 pc districts face extreme floods, 25 pc of them have early warning systems: Report

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New Delhi: An estimated 72 percent of districts in India are exposed to extreme flood events but only 25 percent of them have level flood forecasting stations, or early warning systems, a new report said on Thursday.

Despite high exposure to floods, Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim are the best-performing states in terms of flood early warning systems (EWS), according to the report by independent policy research think tank The Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW).
The report showed that Himachal Pradesh, currently battling massive floods, is among the states with the lowest availability of EWS.

Uttarakhand, on the other hand, is moderately exposed to extreme flood events but has a high availability of flood EWS, it said.
Delhi, in the throes of severe flooding due to a raging Yamuna, is moderately exposed to extreme floods and has a moderate level of resilience through EWS.
Approximately 66 percent of individuals in India are exposed to extreme flood events; however, only 33 percent of them are covered by flood EWS. Moreover, 25 percent of the Indian population is exposed to cyclones and their impacts, but cyclone warnings are available to 100 percent of the exposed population, the report said.
States such as Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and West Bengal are at the forefront of building resilience by establishing cyclone EWS.
“The district-level analysis revealed that while 72 percent of districts in India are exposed to extreme flood events, merely 25 percent of these exposed districts have level flood forecasting stations. This means that two-thirds of individuals in India are exposed to extreme flood events, and only one-third of them have flood EWS,” the report said.

According to the CEEW, 12 states — Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Bihar — are highly exposed to extreme flood events. However, only three — Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Bihar — have a high availability of flood early warning systems.
Odisha has moderate EWS availability and the rest low availability, indicating a gap in the planning for installing flood monitoring and forecasting stations, the report said.
Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tripura, Mizoram, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana are moderately exposed to extreme floods.
While Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tripura have a high availability of flood early warning systems, the rest have a moderate resilience through flood EWS.
States such as Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana have the lowest availability of flood EWS.
Research shows that 97.51 million people in India are exposed to extreme flood events, and most districts are exposed to more than one extreme event, highlighting the importance of making EWS available to all in the country, especially in the states and districts most exposed to its impacts, the report said.
It said that more than 88 percent of the Indian states exposed to floods and 100 percent of the states exposed to extreme cyclone events have a high teledensity ratio, which means to access early warnings through telecommunications.
The recent floods in India and Cyclone Biparjoy have once again shown the importance of investing in early warning systems, said Dr Vishwas Chitale, senior programme lead, CEEW.
“The country is rapidly expanding its early warning coverage by embracing transformative technologies. However, as we witness swapping patterns in the climatic extremes in the country, where previously drought-prone areas are now facing floods, all states need to ramp up their early warning systems to safeguard lives and livelihoods,” he said.
According to him, states should leverage state-of-the-art technologies to build inclusive, impact-based multi-hazard early warning systems that involve the local communities for last-mile connectivity.
“Intensifying adaptation finance for enhancing disaster preparedness is the need of the hour,” he said.
A CEEW study released in 2021 found that 27 of 35 Indian states and union territories (UTs) are vulnerable to extreme hydro-met disasters and their compounding impacts. Eighty per cent of India’s population resides in these vulnerable regions.
However, India has been taking steps to build its resilience to the impacts of such extreme events by increasing preparedness and investing in EWS. These systems are being deployed throughout the world as essential instruments for disaster risk reduction.
At the 2022 UN climate summit in Egypt, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres unveiled an Executive Action Plan to provide “Early Warnings for All”, saying that “one out of three persons globally, primarily in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), lack access to effective early warning systems”. This plan requires an investment of USD 3.1 billion from 2023 to 2027 to make EWS available to everyone across the globe.
Incessant, heavy rain wrought massive damage in several parts of north India over the last few days.
Due to a rare interaction of a western disturbance, monsoonal winds and a cyclonic circulation, heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh over the weekend caused flooding and landslides in the hilly terrain.
The gushing water swept away bridges, homes and cars, and caused widespread devastation in the state.
Neighbouring Uttarakhand also saw a similar situation with water levels of several rivers crossing the danger mark.
In Delhi, the Yamuna swelled to 208.62 metres, surpassing the previous all-time record of 207.49 metres set 45 years ago. The raging river inundated nearby streets, impacted public and private infrastructure, road and rail traffic and caused immense hardships to people living in close proximity to the river.
Curbs have also been placed for the entry of vehicles into the national capital.
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July 13, 2023
Staggered Power Shutdown Schedule Notified for Areas in Multiple Districts from May 9 upto May 13

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Srinagar, May 8: Power Controller Kashmir has informed that, the power supply to Receiving Stations Nowpora, Achabal, Seelu and Bomai shall remain affected due to facilitate augmentation/twining woks on May 09 and 13 from 10 am to 3 pm.
Similarly, in order to facilitate urgent preventive maintenance works the power supply to receiving stations Harwan, Shalimar, Brain, Sonwar, Dalgate, BB Cant and Rajbagh shall remain affected on May 10 from 10 am to 2 pm.
Likewise, the power supply to receiving stations Pulwama and Pinglena shall remain affected on May 09 and 10 from 09 am to 5 pm due to carry out Erection of poles foe new 33 KV Lassipora- Pulwama Line.
Similarly, in order to facilitate shifting of electrical Utilities the power supply to receiving station Wanpoh shall remain affected on May 09 from 11 am to 3 pm.
Likewise, in order to facilitate shifting of electrical Utilities the power supply to receiving stations Brakpora and Dialgam shall remain affected on May 13 from 11 am to 3 pm. (GNS)
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May 8, 2023
JKDMA Issues Avalanche Alert for Four Districts

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) on Monday issued an avalanche alert over higher reaches in four districts for next 24 hours.
The DMA said that a ‘low’ danger level avalanche is likely to occur above 3000 to 3500 metres above sea level over Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban and Baramulla districts.
People living in these areas have been in the meantime advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas till further orders. (GNS)

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May 8, 2023
Tension in several Manipur districts, curfew relaxed for 3 hrs in Churachandpur

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Imphal: Even as tension prevails in several Manipur districts and the Army and central para-military forces continued their vigil in the strife-torn areas, the administration in the most volatile Churachandpur district relaxed the curfew on Sunday for three hours from 10 a.m.
Churachandpur District Magistrate Sharath Chandra Arroju in a notification said the subsequent relaxations will be reviewed and notified based on the assessment of the prevailing law and order situation.
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh in a tweet said: “With the law and order situation improving in Churachandpur district and after talks were held between the state government and various stakeholders, I’m pleased to share that the curfew will be partially relaxed…”

Defence release on Sunday said that “Ray of hope due to efforts of 120-125 Army and Assam Rifles columns, who are working tirelessly for the past 96 hours to rescue civilians across all communities, curb violence and restore normalcy, has emerged with no major violence being reported, and curfew, therefore being relaxed from 7-10 a.m. on Sunday in Churachandpur followed by flag march by security forces immediately thereafter”.
The past 24 hours also witnessed the Army significantly enhancing surveillance efforts through aerial surveillance through the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Army helicopters within Imphal Valley.
Over 23,000 civilians have been rescued till now and were moved to their own Army operating bases and military Garrisons, the sources said.
In the wake of the ongoing unrest in Manipur, over 2,000 men, women and children have crossed the border into Assam’s Cachar district and sheltered in seven government-sponsored camps and more than 200 people, mostly women and children took shelter in Mizoram’s Saitual and Vairengte districts.
Manipur government’s newly-appointed security advisor Kuldiep Singh, a former CRPF chief, said that at least 28 to 30 people were killed in the series of ethnic violence in different districts of Manipur.

However, local media quoting hospital sources said that at least 50 to 55 people, including women, have been killed in the attacks and counter attacks by the rival ethnic groups in at least six districts since May 3.
“Over 100 people have been injured in these attacks. More than 500 houses, along with a large number of vehicles, shops and other properties were either burnt down or damaged in these attacks since May 3,” Singh told the media in Imphal.
He said that 23 police stations in different districts have been identified as most vulnerable and the Army and Central Armed Police Forces were adequately deployed in these areas.
Flag marches by the Army and Assam Rifles are continuing in over six districts, especially in the most volatile Churachandpur district, Singh said.
In view of the prevailing unrest in Manipur, the Central government has already imposed Article 355 in the state to bring the situation under control.
Article 355 is part of emergency provisions contained in the Constitution that empowers the Centre to take all necessary steps to protect a state against internal disturbances or external aggression.
On May 3, unprecedented violent clashes, attacks and arson broke out at various places during a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ called by the All Tribal Students’ Union of Manipur (ATSUM) to oppose the demand for inclusion of the Meitei community in the ST category.
Acting on a writ petition filed by the Meetei (Meitei) Trade Union, the Manipur High Court acting Chief Justice M.V. Muralidaran on April 19 had directed the state government to submit the recommendation for inclusion of Meitei (Meetei) community in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list to the Union Tribal Affairs Ministry.
The High Court order said: “The issue of inclusion of the Meetei/Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribes list of the Constitution is pending for nearly ten years and above. No satisfactory explanation is forthcoming from the side of the respondent state for not submitting the recommendation for the last 10 years.
“Therefore, it would be appropriate to direct the respondent state to submit its recommendation to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs within a reasonable time,” the order said.
Meanwhile, various influential organisations, including All Manipur Christian Organisation, Global Naga Forum while saying that they would cooperate with the government to restore normalcy and urged the people to maintain peace and ethnic harmony.
Manipur Chief Minister once again urged the people to shun the path of violence.
“I appeal to everyone in Manipur to restrain from any form of violence. The state police and the para military have been given strict instructions to take action against those who create disturbances in the law and order of the state,” the Chief Minister tweeted.
In another tweet, he said : “In light of the prevailing situation in Manipur, held a meeting with the representatives of Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) to highlight the crucial role of civil society organisations in bringing peace in the state at this hour.”
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May 7, 2023
Sri Lanka issues flood, lightning warnings for 12 districts

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Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology on Saturday issued a warning of heavy floods for 12 out of a total of 25 districts in the South Asian country, where heavy rains were reported over the last few days.
The 12 districts are Puttalam, Kurunegala, Kandy, Gampaha, Kegalla, Nuwara Eliya, Colombo, Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle, Matara and Hambantota.
The department said heavy showers of more than 100 mm will hit the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-Western provinces and the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts, Xinhua news agency reported.

Heavy showers of about 75 mm are expected in the other above mentioned districts.
Meanwhile, the department also issued an advisory for severe lightning for 18 districts.
The public was asked to take necessary precautions against floods and lightning.
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April 30, 2023
JKDMA Issues Avalanche Alert For Three Districts

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) on Friday issued an avalanche alert over higher reaches in three districts for next 24 hours.
The DMA, said that a ‘low’ danger level avalanche is likely to occur above 2800 to 3000 metres above sea level over Ganderbal, Baramulla and Kupwara districts.
People living in these areas have been in the meantime advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas till further orders. (GNS)

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April 28, 2023
PM inaugurates 91 FM radio transmitters, to benefit border, aspirational districts

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated 91 FM transmitters spread across 18 states and two union territories, in a move that will boost FM radio connectivity in the border regions and aspirational districts.
With these new transmitters set up in 84 districts, the coverage will further increase by about 35,000 sq km area, benefitting an additional two crore people who did not have access to the medium so far.
“These FM transmitters will play a key role in a range of services be it timely dissemination of information, weather forecast for agriculture or connecting the women self-help groups with new markets,” Modi said.

He said the tech revolution in the country helped radio emerge in a new avatar and brought new listeners to the medium. The prime minister said the government is constantly working for the democratisation of technology.
The expansion takes place two days before the landmark 100th episode of Mann ki Baat, the prime minister’s monthly radio programme.
The 91 new 100 W FM transmitters have been installed in 84 districts with a special focus on enhancing coverage in Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Ladakh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
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April 28, 2023
Kissan Sampark Abhiyan kick-starts across all the districts of Kashmir – Kashmir News

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Kissan Sampark Abhiyan kick-starts across all the districts of Kashmir
Program aims at providing farmers with necessary knowledge & skills to adopt sustainable, environment friendly agricultural practices
SRINAGAR, APRIL 24: Kissan Sampark Abhiyan, a farmer orientation and skill development program, started today across all the districts of Kashmir.
At the districts’ level, the programme was organized in all panchayats spanning across all blocks with an aim to sensitize farmers about new interventions approved under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and benefits under other centrally sponsored schemes.
Through HADP, participants will have the opportunity to learn about new and innovative farming techniques and technologies that can help them increase their yields and profits.
At Budgam: the Kissan Sampark Abhiyan, a farmer orientation and skill development program, started across all Blocks of the district.
Chairman, District Development Council (DDC) Budgam, Nazir Ahmad Khan, along with ADDC Budgam, Dr Akramullah Tak presided over the similar program at Panchayat Halqa Aripathan in Beerwah Block.
During the program, resources persons from Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries and other departments raised awareness regarding various schemes available with them among the participating farmers.

The awareness was also raised through short films screened during these orientation programs.
Farmers were given awareness and training regarding, Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Fund, Integrated Poultry Development Program, Agriculture Infrastructure Development Fund, Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund, PM Kissan, Soil Health Card, PM Kissan Mandhan Yojna, PM Krishi Sinchai Yojna, PM Fasal Bima Yojna and other schemes and initiatives.
Speaking on the occasion, DDC Chairman Nazir Ahmad Khan said that the aim of this grand program is to ensure holistic development of agriculture and allied sectors and make farming progressive and prosperous to farmers.
He urged farmers to ensure maximum participation in ‘Kisan Sampark Abhiyan’ to avail orientation and skilling courses for all interventions, latest techniques, explore new possibilities and make farming more accessible and profitable.
PRIs, BDOs, representatives from all departments also attended the program.
At Shopian: the Agriculture Production Department Shopian today launched an extension orientation programme ‘Kisan Sampark Abhiyan’ for the farmers of the district.
The three day orientation programmes were inaugurated by PRI members, including DDC members today in various Panchayats, spanning across all blocks of the district.
The main function was held at Panchayat halqa, Pahnoo where DDC Chairperson, Bilqees Jan inaugurated the orientation programme in presence of DDC Member, Abdul Rashid Lone, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Yar Ali Khan, District Officers of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, Bank, Fisheries, NRLM and others.
Speaking on the occasion, DDC Chairperson said that the farmers shall be able to orient themselves about 29 projects designated for their welfare and development under the programme. She asked farmers to avail the opportunity and employ latest technological interventions in the sector for their economic benefits.
She further exhorted upon the trainers/ officers to educate the farmers about the programme in detail and ensure the increased participation of farmers and Panchayati Raj Institution members.
Additional Deputy Commissioner, Yar Ali Khan said that due to availability of the latest technological interventions and practices, it is easy for farming communities to increase their productivity while taking expertise of various resource persons of the allied departments in view.
On the occasion, pamphlets with latest information about various Centrally Sponsored Schemes were also distributed among the farmers.
These programmes are aimed at helping farmers increase their spending in the sector, ultimately leading to an improvement in their productivity and production that will provide farmers with learning opportunities.
At Ganderbal: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir today visited Panchayat Ghar Theeru where he kick-started the 3 days training program as part of Kissan Sampark Abhiyan under Holistic Agriculture Development programme.
The orientation program was attended by Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, PRIs besides huge gathering of farmers.
Kissan Sampark Abhiyan was today launched in 4 blocks of the district including block Ganderbal, block Lar, block Kangan and block Gund. The Programme shall continue till 30th August during which all panchayat halqas of all blocks shall be covered.
On the occasion, the DC also launched the handbook of Kissan Sampark Abhiyan besides videos on approved projects under the scheme were also screened.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC highlighted the purpose of the scheme saying that the scheme has been launched to provide all facilities related to development of the agriculture sector under one roof so that overall development of the agriculture sector is ensured.
He appealed to PRIs and farmers especially youth to come forward and register themselves to take the benefit of the scheme and play their role to boost agriculture production and productivity in the district to enhance the economy of the farming community.
While interacting with the officers of the Agriculture and allied departments, he enjoined upon them to ensure all doubts about the scheme are cleared during the training programme besides complete handholding is ensured to the interested farmers.
During the training programme the farmers were acquainted about the objectives of the scheme, approved projects, registration process, scope besides online registration facility was also made available in all 4 blocks of the district.
Meanwhile, Additional District Development Commissioner Ganderbal, Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani visited Panchayat Halqa Surfraw, block Kangan and inspected the proceedings of Farmers Orientation Programme there.
Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mehraj-u-Din Shah also visited Panchayat Wayil where he participated in a training programme besides, SDM Kangan inspected the arrangements for the programme at Panchayat Halqa Margund block Gund and urged the farmers to take benefit of the scheme.
At Anantnag: As part of Holistic Agriculture Development programme, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr Basharat Qayoom today inaugurated the Kisan sampark Abhiyaan at panchayat Halqa Aukura of Khoveripora block.
Chief Agriculture officer, Aijaz Hussain Dar said that under the said project more than 29 agriculture and related activities will be kept open to farmers and they have to select their field of interest and expertise.
He said that it is the farmer orientation programme and the primary concern is to generate employment. The farmer can avail financial help up to 50 crores, he added.
He said that the government is keen to develop the agriculture and allied sectors to make this sector an employment generation sector besides to make the farmer self-sufficient and self-reliable.
The project includes the training sessions for farmers in concerned fields, said the CAO.
DDC while speaking on the occasion said that Holistic Agriculture Development programme is a flagship, ambitious programme for UT. He said that more than 70% of the population is directly or indirectly related with the agriculture and allied sectors and mass participation in the said programme will bring a sea change.
He said that farmers must avail the benefits of schemes of government like PMKSY, PMKISAN, SHC, KCC, IDDS, IPDP, AHIDF, PMSBY, PMKMY etc, besides to register themselves on the portal. Implementation of new scientific techniques and technologies will definitely yield good results, he said.
It is important to mention here that the Holistic Agriculture Development programme is being held in various blocks of Anantnag viz Achabal, Doru, Khoveripora etc.
The programme was attended by the CHO, CAHO, CSHO, BDOs, officers of fisheries department, Officers of agriculture department, large number of farmers besides the field functionaries of agriculture department and media fraternity.
Latter, the DC who is also the chairman of jal jeevan mission Anantnag flagged-off the prachar rath vehicle which carried the message of save drinking water in presence of ADC (A), SE Hydraulic, Xens of jal Shakti Bijbehara, qazigund, incharge DPMU besides other officers of Jal Shakti department.
At Pulwama: Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Department Pulwama, in collaboration with Allied Departments and KVK Malangpora, today organized a daylong awareness cum sensitization programme to carry out Farmers’ Orientation during Kisan Sampark Abhiyan under Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP).
The programme was convened by the District Administration led by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Baseer-Ul-Haq Choudhary. He visited KVK Malangpora and addressed a gathering on the occasion of Kisan Sampark Abhiyan at KVK Malangpora, in Awantipora.
Additional District Development Commissioner, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Chief Scientist & Head KVK Malangpora, other District/ Sectoral Heads of various departments and all Block Development Officers were also present.
Addressing the participants, DC said that the launch of Kisan Sampark Abhiyan in all panchayats of Pulwama is to educate farmers on various issues, including business management, entrepreneurship and government schemes.
The DC issued directions to the Officers of different departments and representatives of PRIs present in the meeting to attend the training programmes for availing and harvesting maximum benefits from the Govt Sponsored schemes and Projects formulated under HADP.
He added that awareness camps will be organized in each panchayat across the district to sensitize and acquaint farmers with opportunities offered under different schemes of Agriculture and allied sectors under HADP.
The DC said during Kisan Sampark Abhiyan farmers will receive education about 18 centrally sponsored schemes that have been designed for their welfare and development.
This change is aimed at helping farmers increase their spending in the sector, ultimately leading to an improvement in their productivity and production, he said.
The DC said the significant initiative will ensure effective and efficient implementation of projects under Holistic Development of Agriculture and Allied Sectors.
He further added that Holistic development of agriculture and allied sectors have three important dimensions, economic development, social inclusion and environmental protection and this Kisan Sampark Abhiyan’ campaign would pay special attention on these for the progress and lasting prosperity of farmers
The collaborative efforts of UT administration, PRIs, Progressive farmers, Cooperative Societies, Self-Help Groups, FPOs and other stakeholders will be the central pillar of the efforts to realize the goal of Atmanirbhar Pulwama in the agriculture sector, he added.
Meanwhile Kisan Sampark Abhiyan was organized all over the District. ACR visited Rajpora and addressed the Kisan Sampark Abhiyan.
Addl. Dy. Commissioner Tral, S. Y. Naqash presided over the program in Tral and made awareness about the various schemes and importance of this program to the farmers.
At Kulgam: the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat visited Panchayat Ghar Laroo where he kick-started a 3 days training programme organized under Kissan Sampark Abhiyan.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC highlighted the purpose of the scheme saying that the scheme has been launched to ensure overall development of the agriculture and allied sectors.
He appealed farmers, especially youth, to come forward and take this opportunity to register themselves to take the benefit of the scheme so that their economic condition is improved.
DC asked the PRIs and farmers to take benefit of the scheme and play their role to boost agriculture production and productivity in the district.
Chief Agriculture Officer said that the purpose of Kissan Sampark Abhiyan is to make farmers fully aware about the various projects approved under HADP as well as other schemes already in vogue in Agriculture and other allied sectors.
HADP is expected to be a game changer for agriculture and allied sectors in the coming years.
It was informed that Kissan Sampark Abhiyan will be held in all the 178 panchayat Halqas of 11 blocks of District Kulgam and will continue up to 31st August 2023.
At Kupwara: The ‘Kissan Sampark Abhiyan’ Farmers Orientation programme under Holistic Agriculture Development Programe (HADP) was kick-started today in Kupwara district.
The programme was formally inaugurated by Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Kupwara, Altaf Ahmad Khan at Batergam Panchayat of Kupwara CD- Block.
The programme is covering 45 projects conceived under HADP in which Audio visual aids are put into use for effective orientation and awareness.
In his presidential address, the ADDC Kupwara, expressed his happiness towards all the line departments for reaching out to the farmers of the district through programmes like Kisan Sampark Abhiyan. He emphasised on the use of Information & Communication technology for amelioration of the Agriculture sector in the district.
He also focussed on dissemination of knowledge from lab to land through Panchayats .
ADDC asked concerned to disseminate awareness among the farmers about modern tools and techniques that have been incorporated in HADP and use different extension methods to motivate the farming community in adoption of proposed interventions in the approved projects
Dr. Ishrat District Nodal Officer HADP described the aims and objectives of the HADP . He said that the plan will change the face of the Agriculture sector in Kupwara district.
During the first technical session experts from different fields gave a detailed power point presentation about Project description and plan of work. They deliberated on the innovative and holistic approaches for promotion of Agriculture and allied sectors.
Dr.Ishrat said that all logistics, refreshments, Audio visual aids and information booklets have been kept available at orientation venues across the district.
The programme concluded with Interaction cum Feedback Session between the experts and farmers.
The programme was attended by Member District Development Council Drugmulla; Adv. Amina, District Agriculture Officer G.M Dhobi, Chief Animal Husbandry officer Kupwara; Dr. Ashraf, Block Development officer Kupwara; Mansoor Ahmad Shah and other officers and functionaries and technical staff of line departments.
At Handwara programe was inaugurated by ADC Handwara Nazir Ahmad Mir at Budarhar Panchayat.
At Bandipora: The Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the District Administration Bandipora on Monday, organized an orientation program as part of the Holistic Agriculture Development program (HADP).
The program was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr. Owais Ahmed in the presence of Nodal Officer Coordination (ACD) Bandipora, Mohammad Ashraf Hakak.
CAO informed that orientation program for farmers shall continue till 31st of August and shall be conducted in all the 151 panchayat halqas of the district.
He said under the program 29 new projects will be implemented regarding agriculture and allied sectors where unemployed, educated youth will get ample opportunities to set their agri business.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Owais said that the program seeks to promote sustainable and holistic agricultural practices that not only benefit the farmers but also contribute to the conservation of the environment.
Dr. Owais said the program aims to reach out to as many farmers as possible and equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to transform their farming practices.

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April 24, 2023
Avalanche Warning Issued For Six Districts In JK

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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) has issued an avalanche warning for six districts for the next 24 hours.
According to an official statement, an avalanche with low danger level is expected to occur above 2500 to 3200 metres above sea level over Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban, Ganderbal, and Kupwara districts in the next 24 hours.
JKDMA advised people living in these areas to take necessary precautions and avoid venturing into the avalanche-prone areas until further notice.

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April 22, 2023
JKDMA Issues Avalanche Alert for 7 Districts

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Srinagar, Apr 20 (GNS): Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) on Thursday issued an avalanche alert over higher reaches in seven districts for next 24 hours.
The DMA, as per GNS, said that a ‘low’ danger level avalanche is likely to occur above 2400 to 3200 metres above sea level over Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban, Baramulla, Kupwara and Bandipora districts.
People living in these areas have been in the meantime advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas till further orders. (GNS)
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April 20, 2023