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Movement Of Fertilizer, Fruit Laden Trucks To Be Prioritised: Atal Dulloo

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SRINAGAR: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo, today asked the officers for prioritizing movement of fertilizers and fruit laden trucks in and outside the Kashmir valley during a meeting held here at Civil Secretariat.
The meeting was attended by Secretary in Agriculture Production Department, Inspector General of Police Traffic J&K, Special Secretary APD, Directors of Horticulture Jammu/Kashmir, Directors of Agriculture Jammu/Kashmir, Director of Horticulture P&M, SSP Traffic Rural Kashmir/Jammu, SSP National Highway, Chairman of Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers Union, President of Fruit Mandi Sopore, President of CA Stores, President of Fruit Association Anantnag, and representatives of fertilizer companies including CCFCL, IFFCO, IPL and NFL while Kashmir based officers and participants participated online.
During the meeting, ACS directed for priority movement of fertilizer trucks to and fro from Kashmir and Jammu. He also instructed that fruit-laden trucks from CA stores going outside Kashmir be given priority to reach their destinations.
He added that with the arrival of vegetable season, trucks carrying vegetables and other perishable items will also be given priority on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
IGP Traffic JK assured that all the fruit-laden and vegetable-laden trucks would be given priority. He urged upon the fruit associations to provide registration numbers and paste sticks so that they may be given priority during the movement on highway.
The meeting also discussed stock availability of fertilizers in the Kashmir valley.
ACS urged upon the fertilizer companies to transport fertilizers to Kashmir in sufficient numbers to avoid any shortage during the peak season. (GNS)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

March 29, 2023
Atal Dulloo reviews progress on GI Tagging of J&K Agri products

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Jammu, Mar 13 (GNS): Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo, today convened a meeting of officers and technical experts to review GI tagging for identified crops and products at Civil Secretariat Jammu.
Threadbare discussion was held on progress made by concerned on application of Geographical Identification (GI) tagging of agriculture products of Jammu and Kashmir.
Director, Agriculture Jammu, K K Sharma, Director, Sheep Husbandry Jammu, Krishan Lal, Director, Horticulture Jammu, Ram Sevak, Director Research (SKUAST) Jammu, R K Samnotra, Associate Director SKUAST, Mahital Jamwal and other officers attended the meeting while officers from Srinagar and technical experts of SKUAST-K participation online.
During the meeting, concerned officers and technical experts gave a presentation highlighting progress made on application of GI certification of identified crops. Various other aspects of GI application of identified crops were also discussed.
GI expert, Dr. Rajnikant also joined the meeting virtually and gave his feedback about requirement of the particular products during GI registration certification.
After threadbare discussion, 15 crops/commodities have been identified and decided to be forwarded to the consultant within period of one month. Besides, 5 new products were also identified in the meeting for GI tagging including Burfi of Thandi Khui, Badda of Lakhanpur, Patisa of Kud, Peacanut of Poonch and Queer of Jammu and these products will also be sent for GI tagging soon.
ACS emphasized upon the technical experts to focus on collecting historical evidence so as to make each case foolproof for GI certification of these crops.(GNS)

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( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )

March 13, 2023
Ensure Availability Of Quality Oils For Agri, Horticulture Sectors: Dulloo Asks Officers

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JAMMU: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo, today convened a review meeting to assess availability and distribution of petroleum and mineral oils for agriculture and horticulture sectors in Jammu & Kashmir.
During the meeting, ACS evaluated compliance and regulatory aspects of the participating oil and petroleum companies. The representatives of these companies were questioned on their government registration status, licensing requirements and all other relevant authorizations in the Union Territory.
Atal Dulloo emphasized the need for a well-coordinated and regulated approach to ensure adequate supply of petroleum and mineral oils for the agriculture and horticulture sectors in the UT.
The companies were also scrutinized for their compliance with the Central Insecticide Board including their licenses for production, transportation, stocking and supply of petroleum based spray oils and horticulture mineral oils.
The meeting was aimed at to identify areas for improvement and ensure that these products were accessible and reasonably priced in the retail market.
The attendees discussed the importance of a fair tendering process and significance of proper sampling and analysis of the stored materials. It was emphasized to ensure that the supply and sale of these oils is strictly regulated and monitored by the Enforcement Inspectors of the Agriculture and Horticulture Department.
The meeting was attended by Director Agriculture Jammu, KK Sharma, Director Horticulture Jammu, Ram Sevak, representatives of companies and other concerned senior officers while their counterparts from Kashmir participated online.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 7, 2023
Atal Dulloo Calls For Adequate Supply, Availability Of Petroleum Derived Spray Oils For Agriculture Use

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JAMMU: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting here at Civil Secretariat to discuss the availability and supply of petroleum-derived spray oils for use in agriculture and allied sectors in the Union Territory.
The meeting delved into various issues related to freight and supply capacity of the empanelled oil and petroleum companies.
During the meeting, Atal Dulloo asked about the spray schedule and instructed the respective officers to notify the public about the same. The officers informed him that the first week of February and onwards has been assigned for the activity.
The ACS emphasised on ensuring adequate availability of quality horticulture mineral oil and other petroleum-derived spray oils for the use of the farmers at the most affordable prices.
He also directed the officers to emulate the facilities in neighbouring states and ensure that the stock availability and license status of the empanelled companies were up to date.
The ACS stressed the importance of ensuring the availability of such resources and instructed the officers to take necessary steps to make sure the farmers get the best quality products at the most affordable prices.
The meeting was attended by Secretary in Agriculture Production Department, Shabnam Kamili, Director, Agriculture Jammu/Kashmir, Director Horticulture Jammu/Kashmir, besides other officers from Jammu and Kashmir besides representatives from SKUAST and others.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

January 28, 2023
Atal Dulloo reviews progress on linkage of J&K mandies with e-National Agriculture Market

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Over 12,000 farmers, 1800 traders availing benefits from online linkage
Jammu, Jan 25 (GNS): Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo, reviewed the status of linkage of mandis of Jammu and Kashmir with e-National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) in a meeting held at Civil Secretariat here today.
Under e-NAM, Mandis or Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMC) are provided an online pan-India electronic trading portal.
In a PowerPoint Presentation given by Director Horticulture (P&M), Vikas Sharma, it was revealed that 9 mandis were onboarded in August 2022 in addition to the already onboard mandis of Narwal and Parimpora. He informed that DPRs have been submitted for adding more mandis.
ACS had a detailed information regarding breakup of number of farmers, traders, commission agents and FPOs registered with the individual mandis. He was apprised that over 12 thousand farmers and more than 1800 traders are availing benefits from this online linkage.
ACS was also apprised of thirty seven inter-state trade transactions being facilitated by e-NAM.
Pertinently, eNAM has successfully achieved trade figures of over Rs. 30 crore as well as fostered encouraging outcomes in interstate trade.
ACS enquired about the facilities being provided to the registered members and instructed the officers to ensure that trade volume of each mandi increases over time.

ACS also had deliberations with the officers regarding the process of identification of suitable land in coordination with the District Administration for creation of new mandis at Kishtwar, Bandipora, Samba and Reasi for overall development of the agriculture sector.
It was noted that all CA stores and warehouses can be declared as sub market yards and that this process would be fast-tracked in the coming month. Also, it was decided that e-auctioning of the unallotted shop sites in various Mandis will be done.
Further, it was revealed that the State Agriculture Marketing Board (SAMB) is going to meet twice a year to take important decisions for overall development of Horticulture sector, functioning of fruit and vegetable markets and for regulation of agriculture marketing in the UT.
It was informed found that there are a total of 36 mandis in the state, with 22 currently functional and 14 in various stages of development.
The meeting was attended by Secretary in Agriculture Production Department, Shabnam Kamili, Joint Director Horticulture Planning & Marketing, Digvijay Gupta, Deputy Director Jammu (Horticulture Planning & Marketing), Ayaz Ahmad Natnoo, Area Marketing Officers of various districts, President and members of Fruit Association Narwal, Jammu and GMI Horticulture (Planning & Marketing), Dr Sudhanshu Gupta.
Officials of Horticulture (Planning & Marketing) from Kashmir and a representative from SFAC Delhi were also present virtually.(GNS)
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( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )

January 25, 2023