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No Property Tax For Small Houses; Meagre For Small Businesses: Govt

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JAMMU: In a meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary to deliberate upon misinformation created regarding property tax in Jammu and Kashmir, it was clarified that all the poor, marginalized having small houses having built-up area up to 1000 square feet have been exempted by the government from paying any property tax to be levied from April onwards this year.
The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Home; Principal Secretary, H&UDD; ADGP Jammu/Kashmir; Deputy Commissioners; SSPs; Commissioners of Jammu and Srinagar Municipal Corporations and other concerned officers.
It was informed that levy of property tax is essential part of urban sector reforms. Jammu and Kashmir is one of the last States/UTs to levy property tax and non-imposition of the tax was depriving local bodies to become self sustaining. Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) are required to render multiple civic services in their jurisdiction and need resources. The levy of this tax will improve the financial health of these institutions and improve services, besides creating employment.
While explaining the methodology of levying this tax in the UT, the Principal Secretary, H&UDD, Rajesh Prasad stated that there is no tax liability for those having built-up area of their houses less than 1000 sft besides the proportion of taxes is considerably lesser here than that levied in other parts of the country. Similarly, all places of worship, including Temples, Masjids, Gurudwaras, Churches, Ziarats, Cremation grounds, Burial grounds etc are exempt from payment of property tax.
It was further informed that the Tax is proposed to be levied at just 5% of Taxable Annual Value (TAV) of the property in case of a residential property and at 6% of TAV in case of Non-Residential property. It was also apprised that the tax rates, even in the Corporations are one of the lowest in the country, almost half that of Himachal, and one fourth to one sixth, overall, of other progressive States like Gujarat Maharashtra, Karnataka and Delhi. Tax to be paid in Municipal Committees shall be much lower than that of Municipal Corporations. There is no property tax in rural areas. Besides the property tax is to be assessed and paid on annual basis.
Elucidating further the Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation, Rahul Yadav informed that the tax is progressive in nature with low tax on smaller assets and is linked to circle rates – lower the circle rate, lower is the tax liability of the owner. The tax also takes into account factors like age of the property, usage type and construction type etc to arrive on TAV for realistic capturing of value of property.
Cases illustrating such as property tax to be levied on a 35 year old residential house with built up area of 4500 Sft in Gandhi Nagar is assessed to be Rs.5758 for one year. Similarly, a 25 year old residential house in Sarwal with built up area of 2000 Sft will have to pay only Rs1063 as property tax. A 5 year old residential house with built up area of 3500 Sft in Channi area would be assessed to Rs5374 property tax for one year.Small shops shall have to pay very small amounts with the example of a small shop in the old city area of Jammu with area of about 200 Sft which is only 0-20 years oldwould be liable to pay tax of only Rs 838 per annum.
In this regard Dr Mehta directed the DCs to create awareness in their areas by giving such real examples of calculation of the tax for different properties in their ULBs of the district. He observed that the misinformation created among people should be addressed by taking them along. He asked them to involve the elected representatives and civil society members in dissemination of the information and actual objectives of imposing this tax here.

On the occasion the Chief Secretary also impressed upon the officers to create awareness among public for removing misconceptions. He told them to create a helpline for the masses which would disseminate the correct information about this matter. He urged them to come up with a simple ‘Property Tax calculator’ for people so that they themselves are able to assess the actual amount they are liable to pay.
It was also mentioned that economy of J&K has been doing well and unemployment rate as per GoI data has shown healthier trend. The per capita income of people of J&K is amongst better States/UTs.
Dr Mehta emphasised on the fact that people should be made aware that it is not permitted to direct ULB resources for any other purposes. The property tax paid by people shall be used in their own areas. The accumulations of the tax money will be collected by the ULBs, retained by them and used for their development needs exclusively. The tax to be collected from the people shall be spent only for their betterment, improving their quality of life.
Regarding its implications it was said that the Property Tax is to be levied annually and can be paid in two equal installment. Further, 10% rebate can be availed by early payment of the Property Tax.
The payment of property tax shall also facilitate common people in availing various facilities and services through their concerned local bodies with the expenditure of funds collected by levying this tax.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 23, 2023
Kerala HC directs govt to post adequate faculty in state-run law colleges

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Kochi: The Kerala High Court has now directed the state government to take appropriate decisions, in four months, on creating permanent posts and appointments of faculty members in government law colleges from 2023-24.
Justice Shaji P. Chaly held that as per Bar Council of India (BCI) rules, the state government and the respective universities are duty bound to take adequate steps immediately to create posts and make permanent appointments, or else the students will suffer.
The court was hearing a case filed by four students pursuing LLB from three different government law colleges in Kerala.
They moved the court seeking a direction to the authorities concerned including the Bar Council of India (BCI) to disallow LLB courses in those government law colleges unless they employ sufficient permanent faculties as per the BCI Rules of Legal Education, 2008 and its guidelines/resolution.
They, therefore, sought a direction to the authorities to immediately fill up the vacancies of permanent faculties in government law colleges in the state to comply with the said Rules.
The petitioners also pointed out that as per the rules, the university has to ensure that the core faculty members for each course should be in the ratio of at least be 1:40, so that the students do not suffer because of shortage of faculty members.
The counter affidavit filed by the respondents submitted that even though a consolidated proposal from the government law colleges was forwarded to the government’s Finance Department, it did not grant approval to create posts and make permanent appointments.
After going through the facts, the Court noted that the state government has not taken adequate steps to satisfy the requirements of the Act of 1961 and the Rules of 2008 with respect to the appointment of required faculty and the Finance Minister is yet to take a final decision.

Therefore, the court directed the State to take appropriate decisions by four months on creating permanent posts and appointments of faculty members in government law colleges within Kerala, at least from the year 2023-24.
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February 23, 2023
JK Govt Expects Rs 150 Cr Property Tax In Fiscal 2023-24

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Housing and Urban Development Department, Principal Secretary, H Rajesh Prasad on Wednesday said that imposition of a property tax is mandatory likewise other parts of the country while ten percent of rebate can be availed by those early submitting the tax, which can also be paid in two equal instalments.
He added that the implementation of a property tax is required, just like in other regions of the nation, and that those who pay it early or in two equal installments can receive a 10% discount.
In a press conference at the Convention Centre, Prasad told a group of journalists, “We have started with a baby step. There is still a long way to go to enhance the financial structure and make them surplus.
The Principal Secretary added, “Moreover, as per Act 10% refund can be received by early filing of Property Tax,” stating that “Property Tax is to be charged annually and can be paid in two equal instalments and it would not be burdening common citizen.”
Rahul Yadav, the commissioner of the Jammu Municipal Corporation, Sapna Kotwal, the joint director of the DIPR in Jammu, and other officers stood on either side of him.
He added that the department generated income of Rs. 115 crores while spending Rs. 850 crores on operations.
Prasad continued, noting, “This action is in the advantage of the people and no disinformation or mis-campaign be launched to mislead masses.” He stated that with the application of the Property Tax, an estimated Rs 150 crores in revenue collection is expected in 2023–2024.
According to Prasad, the interests of the underprivileged and other societal groups would also be taken into account.

He continued by saying that a strong and efficient system of local self-government is essential to the efficient operation of a democracy. Having sufficient financial resources available to the institutions of self-government is a fundamental precondition for the existence of such a system, and the more these resources are mobilised at the local level by these governments, the better for these governments’ efficient operation.
“Property taxes are one of the fundamental pillars of municipal funding around the world. He continued, “The Government of India and the Finance Commissions it established have consistently and strongly advocated using this resource.
“As a result, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir announced the property tax in an effort to strengthen municipal organisations’ financial situation and enable them to deliver better municipal services. Tax rates in the UT of J&K are announced in a way that the effects on small firms and households are minimal and progressive in nature.” he added.
J&K has announced reduced property tax rates in comparison to neighbouring states and UTs, according to Prasad, who also noted that property tax is being imposed for the first time in J&K.
Notably, Jammu and Kashmir is one of the few Indian states and union territories where property taxes have not been implemented yet.
Property in the Old City or Sarwal will be subject to reduced property taxes compared to upmarket areas like Gandhi Nagar. Property tax is related to the local stamp duty tax, therefore property valuation of the various areas is captured differently. Moreover, weighting for the property’s age, use type, and building style, among other factors, is employed to arrive at the Annual Taxable Value in a more thorough manner, he added.
According to the new tax formula, he claimed, residential properties with a build-up area up to 1500 sq ft are also discounted, assuring relief for residential properties in the LIG and MIG categories. Residential properties with an area of up to 1000 sq ft would be exempt from property taxes.
It is important to note that most stores, particularly those in neighbourhood and historic markets, fall into this group.
With minimal tax repercussions for individuals, this new property tax policy will assist municipal bodies in raising funds for greater municipal services. More people are expected to start enterprises in Jammu and Kashmir as a result of improved municipal services, he said.
Prasad continued by stating that property tax revenue will be used to repair infrastructure, develop new parks and playgrounds, and maintain existing facilities, considerably improving the services provided by Municipal bodies.

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February 22, 2023
Property tax rates in J&K lower than other states/UTs: J&K Govt

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Srinagar, Feb 22: Stating that the notified property tax rates in Jammu & Kashmir are lower than other States and Union Territories, the Jammu & Kashmir government on Wednesday said the tax implications are progressive in nature with minimum implication to small businesses and households.
In an informal interaction with journalists in Jammu, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Rajesh Prasad said the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has notified the property tax with the aim to improve financial health of municipal bodies to enable them to provide better municipal services.
“Tax rates in UT of J&K are notified in such a way that tax implications are progressive in nature with minimum implication to small businesses and households,” he said, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
He further said J&K has notified lower property tax rates as compared to neighboring states/UT.
“Jammu & Kashmir is one of the last State/UT in India where property Tax was not imposed till date,” he said.
The bureaucrat said that property tax is linked with the stamp duty tax of an area, so property valuation of the different areas is captured differently. “A property in the old city area or Sarwal will be subjected to lower property tax compared to an upscale area like Gandhi Nagar,” he said.
He further said weightage to age of the property, use type and construction type, etc. is used to arrive at annual taxable value in a more comprehensive manner.
Under the new tax formula, residential houses with an area of up to 1000 sqft will be exempt from property taxes, he said.

“Residential property with built up area upto 1500 sqft are also discounted ensuring relief from Lower Income Group and Middle Income Group category residential houses,” he said .
He said the tax rates for other kind of residential properties have also been kept on the lower side vis-à-vis neighboring states/UT.
He said small commercial establishments especially shops upto size of 100sqft and 200 sqft are also provided relief with very minimal tax implications.
He said that most of the shops especially in neighbourhood areas and old markets fall in this category.
He said the property tax will not be burdening common citizen, as it is to be levied annually and can be paid in two equal installments,
“Further, as per Act 10% rebate can be availed by early submission of property tax,” he said.
He said the new property tax policy will help municipal bodies to generate avenue for better municipal services with minimum tax implications to residents.
“Better municipal services are expected to attract more investment and encourage more people to set up businesses in the J&K. Revenue generated from property taxes will be used to improve infrastructure, build new parks and playgrounds, and maintain existing as well,” he said—(KNO)
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( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

February 22, 2023
J&K Govt Envisages Creation Of 2,000 Kissan Khidmat Ghars, To Empowering Farmers And Educated Youths – Check Details – Kashmir News

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Highway To Remain Closed Feb 24, Mar 3 & 10: Govt

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Jammu, Feb 22: The government on Wednesday announced three days as “dry days” for repairing “critical” spots along Jammu-Srinagar highway and as such there will be no traffic on these three days on the thoroughfare.
“Dry Days announced by Government for Feb 24, Mar 03 & Mar 10 for repair & maintenance of critical spots on NH-44,” reads a tweet by Deputy Commissioner Ramban as per GNS. “No traffic will be allowed on these 3 days,” he said.
Meanwhile traffic authorities said after clearance of debris near Sherbibi Banihal, stranded vehicles are being cleared on the thoroughfare. “People are advised don’t overtake, keep lane discipline,” traffic authorities said. (GNS)
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February 22, 2023
Govt Asks All States, UTs To Make 6 Years Minimum Age For Class 1 Admission

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NEW DELHI, Feb 22: The Ministry of Education has directed all states and Union Territories to fix the minimum age for admission in Class 1 as six years, officials said on Wednesday.
According to the new National Education Policy (NEP), the foundational stage consists of five years of learning opportunities for all children (between 3 and 8 years of age) that includes three years of preschool education and then Classes 1 and 2.
“The policy thus promotes seamless learning and development of children from pre-school to class 2. This can only be done by ensuring accessibility to three years of quality preschool education for all children studying in Anganwadis or government, government-aided, private and NGO-run preschool centers,” a senior MoE official said.
“The Ministry has directed State Governments and UT administrations to align their age to admission with the policy and provide admission to class 1 at the age of six years and above,” the official added. (Agencies)
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February 22, 2023
Govt Orders Reshuffle In Police Department

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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday ordered transfers and posting of senior police officers.
According to Government Order No.95-Home of 2023 issued by the Home Department, Swarn Singh Kotwal, SSP, Security, Jammu, is transferred and posted as Commandant, SDRF 1 st Bn. Srinagar, against an available vacancy.
Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, Commandant, IR-13 Ül Bn., is transferred and posted as Commandant, IR-IOÜI Bn., vice Fayaz Ahmad Lone.
Mohd Arshad, Commandant, IPO-12 07 Bn., is transferred and posted as Commandant,IR-13 th Bn., vice Aijaz Ahmad Bhat.
Mohd Arif Rishu, SSP, Railways, Jammu, is transferred and posted as Commandant, IR-8th Bn., against an available vacancy.
Fayaz Ahmad Lone, Commandant, Bn., is transferred and posted as SO to IGP Armed/IRP Kashmir, vice Javid Ahmad Dar.
Shamsheer Hussain, Commandant JK.AP-13 th Bn., is transferred and posted as SSP, Security, Jammu, vice Swarn Singh Kotwal.
Manzoor Ahmad Mir, SP Traffic (Rural), Kashmir, is transferred and posted as Staff Officer to ADGP Security J&K, vice Ravinder Paul Singh.

Mohd Yousuf, SP Awantipora, is transferred and posted as SP Pulwama, vice Gh Jeelani Wani, who shall await orders of posting in Police Headquarters, J&K.
Ravinder Paul Singh, Staff Officer to ADGP Security, is transferred and posted as SP Traffic (Rural), Kashmir, vice Manzoor Ahmad Mir.
Liaqat Ali, SP APCR Kashmir, is transferred and posted as Commandant IR-9 thBn against an available vacancy.
Abrar Ahmad Choudhary, Commandant IR-5th Bn., and posted as Commandant IR-12th Bn., vice Mohd Arshad.
Jameel Ahmad, Vice Principal, STC Talwara, is transferred and posted as Principal, STC Talwara, against an available vacancy.
Javid Ahmad Dar, Staff Officer to IGP Armed/ IR Kashmir, is transferred and posted as Commandant, JKAP3rd Bn. (Security), vice Sukhdev Raj.
Sanjay Kumar Bhagat, Commandant, Women Bn. Kashmir, is transferred and posted as Commandant, JKAP 14th Bn., vice Raj Singh.
Sukhdev Raj, Commandant, JI<AP 3rd Bn. (Security), is transferred and posted as Commandant, IR-7dl Bn., against an available vacancy.
Raj Singh, Commandant, JKAP 14dl Bn., is transferred and posted as SP, CID Cell, New-Delhi, against an available vacancy.
M Fiesel Qureshi, Joint Director (Headquarters), SSF, is transferred and posted as SP Traffic (City), Jammu, against an available vacancy.
Ranjit Singh, Vice Principal, PTS, Kathua, is transferred and posted as SP Traffic (Rural), Jammu, vice Mohan Lai Kaith.
Nasir Ahmed, Addl. SP, Security, Jammu, is transferred and posted as Dy. Commandant, Bn., vice Farooq Qesor Malik.
Dushant Sharma, Staff Officer in APHQ, is transferred and posted as Vice Principal, PTTI Vijaypur, vice Rajinder Singh Rahi.
Mohd. Aftab Mir, Dy. Commandant IR-22nd Bn., is transferred and posted as SP, CID SB, Kashmir, against an available vacancy.
Mohan Lal Kaith, SP, Traffic (Rural) Jammu, is transferred and posted as SP, Railways, Jammu, vice Mohd Arif Rishu.
Raja Adil Hamid Ganaie, Dy. Commandant Bn., is transferred and posted as SP, CID (A) Headquarters, vice Shri Aijaz Ahmad Zargar.
Aijaz Ahmad Zargar, SP, CID (A) Headquarters, and posted as SP, Awantipora, vice Mohd Yousuf.
Tahir Ashraf Bhatti, SP, HR CID Headquarters, is transferred and posted as SP, CID Cl, Kashmir, against an available vacancy.
Farooq Qesor Malik, Dy. Commandant Bn., is posted as SP at CID Headquarters, against the overall available posts at the level of Superintendent of Police.
Naresh Singh, SP, PC Jammu, is transferred and posted as Addl. SP, Shopian, vice Ifroz Ahmad.
Raj Kumar, Addl. SP PC Doda, is transferred and posted as SP, APCR Kashmir, vice Liaqat Ali.
Sanjay Kumar Parihar, Addl. SP, CID SB, Jammu, is transferred and posted as SP, CID CI, Jammu, against an available vacancy.
Mubbasher Hussain, Addl. SP, CID CI, Kashmir, is transferred and posted as SP, SIA, Kashmir, against an available vacancy.
Ifroz Ahmad, Addl. SP, Shopian, is transferred and posted as Dy. Commandant, IR-6th Bn., against an available M vacancy.
Parvez Ahmad Dar, Addl. SP, PC Anantnag, is transferred and posted as Dy. Commandant, 2 nd Women Bn., Srinagar, against an available vacancy.
Tilak Raj, Dy. Commandant, IR-5th Bn., is transferred and posted as Dy. Commandant, IR-lh Bn., against an available vacancy.
Shakeel Rehman Bhat, Dy. Commandant, IR-17th Bn., is transferred and posted as Addl SP, Headquarters Doda, against an available vacancy.
Amit Verma, Addl. SP, Anantnag, is transferred and posted as SP, West Srinagar, against an available vacancy.
Munish Kumar, Dy. Commandant, IR-10th Bn., is transferred and posted as Dy. Commandant, IR-24tll Bn., against an available vacancy.
Narrinder Singh Parihar, Dy. Commandant, IR-20th Bn., is transferred and posted as Dy. Commandant, IR-22d Bn., vice Mohd Aftab Mir.
Karanvir Singh, Dy. Commandant, JKAP 9th Bn., and posted as Dy. Commandant, IR-19d1 Bn., vice Diwakar Singh.
Rajinder Singh Rahi, Vice Principal, PTTI Vijaypur, t is transferred and posted as Dy.Commandant, IR-19 ‘ Bn., aoainst an available vacancy.
Abdul Khalid, Dy. Commandant, JKAP 3rd Bn. (Security), is transferred and posted as Addl. SP, SIA, Kashmir, against an available vacancy.
Diwakar Singh, Dy. Commandant IR-19dl Bn., is transferred and posted as Addl. SP, SIA, Jammu, against an available vacancy.
B.K Ganjoo, Dy. Commandant, IR-16th Bn., is transferred and posted as Dy. Commandant, IR-14th Bn., vice Raja Adil Hamid Ganaie.
Mohd Afzal is posted as Dy. Commandant, JKAP 3rd Bn. (Security), vice Shri Abdul Khalid.
Masood Ahmad is posted as Dy. Commandant, IR-9th Bn., against an available vacancy.
Sheikh Zafarullah is posted as sp, HR CID Headquarters, vice Tahir Ashraf Bhatti.
Pawan Kumar is posted as Dy. Commandant, JKAP 4th Bn., against an available vacancy.
Farooq Ahmad is posted as Dy. Commandant, IR-9th Bn., against an available vacancy.
Fayaz Ahmad is posted as Dy. Commandant, IR-8th Bn., against an available vacancy, Shabir Ahmad Khan is posted as Addl. SP (Highway), Qazigund, against an available vacancy, Zahoor Ahmad Pir is posted as Dy. Commandant, JKAP 12th Bn., against an available vacancy.

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February 22, 2023
Govt Approves Rs 463 Cr Project For Sustainable Agriculture

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JAMMU: The government of Jammu and Kashmir, giving a huge push to sustainable agriculture in the Union Territory, has approved a five year project on “Innovative Extension Approaches for Revitalizing Agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir”.
An official statement said that the project, worth Rs. 463 crore, is aimed at empowering farmers and educated youth through technology driven and inclusive agri-extension services. One of the critical outcomes of the project would be creation of 2,000 Kissan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs), which will serve as a One Stop Center for extending farmer oriented services.
“The extension system in Jammu and Kashmir faces many challenges, including serving a large clientele with structural complexity and functional diversity. Currently, there is a significant gap between extension workers and farmers, with a ratio of 1:1100 and contact intensity of one hour per farmer per year. The existing system is also plagued by defects such as lack of realistic base-level information, poor coordination and cohesiveness among the extension players and a low level of public confidence,” the statement quoted Atal Dulloo , Additional Chief Secretary, APD as having said.
“The project aims to address these issues by developing a dynamic agri-extension system using IoT-enabled real-time big data for farm-centric planning and resource allocation. This technology enabled system will form the basis for a proactive agriculture extension system with a cluster approach. This approach will use real-time regional analysis of climate and agro-ecology information to promote niche agriculture under given agro-climatic conditions,” he added.
“Innovative Extension Approaches for Revitalizing Agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir” is one among the 29 projects, which were approved by the Jammu and Kashmir administration after being recommended by the UT Level Apex Committee for holistic development of agriculture and allied sectors in UT of J&K. The prestigious committee is being headed by Dr Mangala Rai, former DG ICAR and has other luminaries in the field of Agriculture, Planning, Statistics and Administration like Ashok Dalwai, CEO NRAA, Dr. P K Joshi, Secretary, NAAS, Dr. Prabhat Kumar, Horticulture Commissioner MOA and FW, Dr. H. S Gupta, Former Director, IARI, Atal Dulloo , Additional Chief Secretary, APD besides Vice Chancellors of twin Agriculture Universities of the UT.
The project envisages to promote sustainable and profitable agriculture with a significant increase in the share of agricultural GDP. To achieve this goal, the project will establish 2,000 Panchayat level KKGs, revitalizing the Block-level Extension Advisory Committee and promoting Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) as a hub of convergence of services at the district level. The project will also establish business orientation centers at SKUAST-Kashmir and Jammu and facilitate real time problem redressal through cyber extension including RS-GIS driven agro-advisories and ICT based virtual contacts and communication systems.
The Kissan Khidmat Ghar will be a One Stop Center for farmers to access a range of services related to agriculture and allied sectors. It will serve as a knowledge center with modern ICT tools including a kiosk, to provide direct access to various information such as input supply, technology, marketing, and more. The KKG will be a platform for public-private partnership to manage the value chain effectively and economically. Each KKG will have a technical facilitator to provide end-to-end services to farmers at nominal charges.
The project will also create a strong MIS system to maintain transparency and accountability in service delivery and information sharing with parent departments and administration. The KKG will function in close coordination with the Panchayat, fostering Public-Private-Panchayat partnership. The key functions of KKG will include execution of direct services in agriculture and allied sectors, input booking/delivery, market intelligence services, capacity building and skill development, facilitating custom hiring services and generating baseline information for policy planning and review of operational schemes at block and higher levels.

The project will focus on holistic planning and execution of “production to profit” agriculture with area and commodity-specific extension approaches based on agri-knowledge system (JK Agri stack platform). It will converge functional extension resources and approaches for participatory planning and decentralized decision making to promote remunerative agriculture. It will also provide seamless agricultural extension services with perfect outreach and dynamic contact across the value chain and real-time resource person-client interaction. Besides, the project will focus on capacity building in agricultural extension and skill development for generating entrepreneurship and employment.
Meanwhile, the project will also reorient capacity building programs and promote secondary agriculture with post-harvest and non-farm activities as the primary focus for harnessing better returns. This will include trainings in agri-business, marketing, secondary agriculture and non-farm activities. It will constitute an “Agri-Extension Club” promoting regular online Expert Extension Lecture Series (EELS) and skilling farmers and youth in mission mode for profitable agriculture, entrepreneurship development, agri-business start-ups, employment generation and livelihood security.
The project will also synergize PPP extension systems and accreditation of service providers at the UT level with outcome-linked incentives. It will establish sustainable market linkages for physical and e-market and promote secondary agriculture. The project will also focus on the augmentation of mechanization, automation and digital agriculture, awareness programs, demonstrations and entrepreneurship in farm machinery services.
The project will promote research in extension, technology and service gaps, technology adoption, and impact assessment. It will use a bottom-up approach and employ IoT-enabled real-time big data to monitor the impact of the project at the backend. The project aims to promote a smart technology-driven seamless innovative, implementable and inclusive agri-extension service that empowers farmers and educated youth to realize the sustainably progressive growth of agricultural sector in the country. By providing farmers with access to modern tools and techniques, the project hopes to increase agricultural productivity and improve food security while also reducing poverty and promoting sustainable development.
Ultimately, implementation of a smart, technology-driven approach to agricultural extension services has the potential to revolutionize the way farmers access information and support. By leveraging the power of IoT-enabled big data, the project can measure the impact of its efforts in real-time, providing valuable insights for future decision-making. As a result, the project has the potential to contribute significantly to the achievement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to food security, poverty reduction and sustainable development, making a positive impact on the lives of millions of people, reads the statement.

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February 22, 2023