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  • Agriculture is critical for Economic transformation, Food security and Nutrition: Aijaz Asad – Kashmir News

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    DC Srinagar inaugurates programmes under Kissan Sampark Abhiyan

    Agriculture is critical for Economic transformation, Food security and Nutrition: Aijaz Asad

    SRINAGAR APRIL 24 (KN) : With an objective of sensitizing farmers about new interventions approved under the Holistic Agriculture Development programme and benefits under other Centrally Sponsored Schemes, the Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Monday inaugurated programmes under Kissan Sampark Abhiyan here at Panchayat Halqas of Fakir Gujri as extensive orientation programme for the farmers.

    During the Kissan Sampark Abhiyan, capacity building/orientation programmes will be held for 3 days in all 21 Panchayats of Srinagar District as per notified schedule to sensitize the farmers and PRI representatives about the recent Government plan to implement 29 projects costing more than Rs 500 crore from this year to increase Agricultural production aimed at holistic development and promotion of Agriculture and allied sectors so that the farmers can get maximum profit and create employment opportunities from the Agriculture sector.

    Addressing the inaugural programme under Kissan Sampark Abhiyan, the Deputy Commissioner said that the Kissan Sampark Abhiyan is a prestigious programme of the Agriculture Production Department aimed at the overall welfare of farmers to educate farmers on various issues, including business management, entrepreneurship and Government schemes from April 24. He said the campaign will help farmers to increase their spending in the sector, ultimately leading to an improvement in their productivity and production.

    The DC further said with the help of PRIs focusing on farmers orientation and skilling programme will ensure that the meticulous plan reaches the fields and prepare our farmers to meet new challenges and explore new possibilities, besides making farming accessible and more profitable.

    On the occasion, the DC stressed the farmers and PRI representatives to actively participate in the programme to ensure the success of the ambitious program. He said resource persons will educate farmers through 48 videos, in addition the pamphlets have also been printed for better understanding of the Kissan Sampark Abhiyan so that farmers are benefited.

    The DC also informed that Kisan Sampark Abhiyan will include question and answer sessions for the farmers and will receive education about 19 centrally sponsored schemes that have been designed for their welfare and development in addition to the 29 projects.

    Later, Chief Agriculture Officer, Srinagar also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the objective of Kissan Sampark Abhiyan.

    Besides, members of Panchayat Raj Institutions, Chief Agriculture Officer, Srinagar, Mohammad Younis Chowdhary, Lead District Manager, other senior Officers of line Department and large number of Farmers were present in the inaugural function of the Kissan Sampark Abhiyan.(Kashmir News-KN)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirnews.in )

  • 1522 Cr Budget To Focus On Full Implementation of NEP, Digital Transformation, Infra Creation

    1522 Cr Budget To Focus On Full Implementation of NEP, Digital Transformation, Infra Creation

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    SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir’s education sector would be witnessing a major transformation with a budget allocation of Rs 1522 crore for 2023-24 with focus on full implementation of National Education Policy, digital transformation and infrastructure creation.

    The budget also provides scope for strengthening digital infrastructure with establishment of 188 Virtual Reality Labs in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (one lab in each zone) to inculcate scientific temper among students. Besides, 40 robotic labs would be established (Two Labs in each district) to improve school’s digital equity, literacy and economic development besides promoting new teaching methodologies. About 500 schools will be provided ICT labs and 100 Vocational Labs in the schools of Union Territory.

    “Also, 1000 smart classrooms with LCD and high speed internet connectivity will be established in High and Higher Secondary Schools for imparting quality education to students”, budget document reads.

    To keep students fit, Yoga Training will be introduced for all the students as part of co-curricular activities.

    The Budget also proposes to create sports infrastructure including changing rooms for players in 100 High and Higher Secondary Schools.

    To strengthen the School education sector in J&K, 500 additional class rooms would be provided in high and higher secondary schools benefitting more than 20,000 students. Besides, free text books and uniforms would be provided to all the students of elementary classes belonging to weaker sections.

    As an important step towards ensuring that girls are able to attend school without any barrier, drinking water facility and gender based toilet facility to be made available in all the Schools.

    The budget has also proposed establishment of 2000 Kindergartens during 2023-24 for providing quality pre-primary education. Besides, 10 Residential Schools would be established during 2023-24 with preference to tribal students and students from weaker sections for accommodating in these residential schools on merit basis for providing them quality education.

    The J&K government, which has already taken a lead in implementation of National Education Policy (NEP)-2020, is likely to get a boost with the new budget allocation which has a specific focus on “full implementation” of NEP-2020.

    The Budget also proposes to fully implement Samarth “ERP eGov Suite” in 2023-24 besides making Higher Education Council functional during 2023-24. Also, NAAC accreditation of 32 colleges would be completed in 2023-24.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • JK’s Oil Industry To Witness Significant Transformation with ₹ 1290 Cr Outlay: Govt

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    SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir’s oil industry would be witnessing a significant transformation with implementation of multifarious initiatives under Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) by the Agriculture Production Department.
    The recent release of final report by the Apex Committee, headed by Dr Mangla Rai, Former DG ICAR, has charted out the roadmap for implementation of 29 projects under HADP, a government spokerperson said in a statement.
    Significantly, among the approved projects, promotion of oilseed cultivation has been given due consideration. The Oil seed project included several interventions aimed at increasing oilseed production and productivity, with an estimated annual output worth ₹ 1290 crore, the statement reads.
    Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo, reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir’s oil industry is about to receive a significant boost. The department will be implementing a multifaceted initiative aimed at promoting oilseed cultivation in the region with a project outlay of ₹ 31.00 crore. This three year project is expected to create more job opportunities and contribute towards overall economic growth of the region.
    Jammu and Kashmir is known for its diverse agro-climatic conditions that provide a suitable environment for cultivation of various crops, including oilseeds, the spokesperson said.
    To promote oilseed cultivation in the region, the JK government has taken several initiatives under the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP).
    The government intends to bring 210 Th Ha under oilseed cultivation from the current 140 Th Ha over the next three years. About 202.50 Th Ha shall be covered under rapeseed and mustard cultivation and 7.50 Th Ha shall be covered under sesame seed cultivation.
    Besides, 70,000 Ha of additional areas shall be covered in potential oilseed districts like Kathua, Samba, Jammu, Udhampur, Rajouri, Reasi, Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama, Budgam, and Ganderbal and districts like Shopian, Bandipora, Ramban, and Doda, by utilizing fallow lands, culturable waste lands and leveraging increased cropping intensity apart from promoting intercropping systems.
    More than 50% of the net sown area in Jammu division is rain-fed. Therefore, this project aims to promote crop diversification by cultivating sesame seed as a Kharif crop in Kandi and rain-fed areas of Jammu division. The total requirement of edible oils in the UT is ₹ 14.20 lakh quintal, whereas the UT produces only 3.36 lakh quintal. Hence, this initiative is crucial for region’s food security and economic growth.
    The Union Territory (UT) is all set to witness a massive transformation in the agriculture sector with implementation of a ground-breaking project that promises to increase oil seed production and create employment opportunities. The interventions, which included providing subsidized seeds and fertilizers, increasing the seed replacement rate and adopting innovative technologies like INM/IPM and micro irrigation, are aimed at boosting oil seed production from 11.20 lakh quintal to 25.20 lakh quintal annually, and productivity from 8 quintal per Ha to 12 quintal per Ha. This will also result in a significant increase in production of edible oils from 3.36 lakh quintal to 9.07 lakh quintal. The project is expected to reduce the deficit in oil seed production by 35% and substantially decrease the outflow of foreign exchange due to oilseed imports.
    As part of the project, farmers will receive 50% assistance with a subsidy ceiling of ₹4000/- per quintal for purchasing high-yielding varieties of mustard and rapeseed. Similarly, 50% subsidy with a ceiling of ₹8000/- per quintal will be provided to beneficiaries for procuring hybrid rapeseed, mustard, and improved varieties of sesame seed.
    Additionally, to improve the seed replacement rate of oil seeds, 50% subsidy with a ceiling of ₹2500/- per quintal will be provided for producing foundation and certified seeds to boost productivity and promote area expansion. To further increase cultivation, 11,200 Ha will be brought under cluster cultivation of oil seeds, with 50% incentives extended up to ₹5000/- per Ha under cluster demonstrations and up to ₹7000/- per Ha under front-line demonstrations to meet all input costs for the cultivation of mustard, rapeseed, sesame, and linseed.
    The project also included the provision of essential production inputs like gypsum, pyrite, lime, supply of azobacter, rhizobium, etc., PP chemicals, bio pesticides, insecticides and bio agents at 50% subsidy, up to a maximum ceiling of ₹750/- per Ha. As a significant boost to automation, 300 power-operated spray pumps will be distributed at 50% subsidy with a maximum subsidy ceiling of ₹10000/- per unit and 180 power weeder/seed drill/multi-crop planter/multi-crop thresher, etc., will be distributed at 50% subsidy with a maximum ceiling of ₹75000/- per unit. The project also envisages establishment of 150 borewells and 150 sprinkler systems to upgrade the irrigation system.
    Additionally, under post-harvest management, 50% incentive will be provided on the establishment of 70 oil mills with filter press, 30 oilseed extractors, and two branding and marketing units.
    The project is expected to lead to a net increase in the return to farmers by 10 to 12% and a reduction in input costs by 15 to 20%, besides creating 7800 jobs and 300 enterprises.
    This ambitious project is a significant step towards transforming the agriculture sector in the UT, and its success will contribute towards overall economic growth of the region.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Air India’s 1 yr under Tata: Controversies cloud turnaround & transformation

    Air India’s 1 yr under Tata: Controversies cloud turnaround & transformation

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    New Delhi: In the first year of its acquisition from the Centre, Air India not only took major steps in terms of turnaround and transformation but also ran into major controversies on issues ranging from pilots’ discontent to inept handling of certain sensitive matters.

    After 69 years as a Government-owned enterprise, Air India and Air India Express were welcomed back into the Tata group on January 27, 2022.

    Hailing its performance, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson on Friday said, “Taken together, the progress over the last 12 months has been nothing short of stunning, even if so much of what we have been working on has been behind the scenes, building platforms and capabilities so that our future ambitions can take flight. There is of course much more that needs to be done, and everyone – internally and externally – is hungry for us to do it,” he said.

    However, the Tata management courted its first set of controversies with the appointment of Ilker Ayci, a former Chairman of Turkish Airlines, as the CEO and MD of the airline in February 2022. The appointment raised eyebrows with RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch expressing its reservations about the Tata Group appointing former Turkish Airlines chairman as Air India’s Managing Director and CEO. Amid controversies, the appointment of Ilker Ayci could not last as he turned down the job.

    Thereafter, Air India senior management faced discontent from senior pilots who protested on several issues ranging from ignoring the Indian pilots and hiring foreign counterparts on hefty pay packages to alleged changes in conditions of service of its member Pilots.

    The Indian Commercial Pilot Association issued many notices demanding that the Air India management comply with the statutory mandate of the Industrial Disputes (ID) Act, including Section 9A, in letter and in spirit; and not undertake any change in the conditions of service of Pilots without following the applicable provisions of the ID Act.

    The pilots’ body also demanded to be involved, as representatives of the Pilots, in deliberations regarding any change in conditions of service before any precipitative steps are taken. It had said that it was important for the morale of the Pilots and for maintenance of trust between the Pilots and the Management of Air India Ltd., especially given the transition to the new management, that Pilots be consulted and taken into confidence before any condition of their service is changed, especially when such change may ultimately prove to be to their detriment.

    Thereafter, the peeing incident on November 26 in the Air India New York- Delhi flight and the mishandling of the issues emerging thereafter brought enough embarrassment to Tata so much so that the Air India CEO and Tata sons chairman had to issue statements. N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons, and Air India on January 8 said that the airline’s response to the incident on its New York-Delhi flight on November 26 should have been “much swifter”. A day earlier, the Air India CEO had said that the airline could have handled the situation better.

    The peeing incident brought much controversy and embarrassment coupled with action by the aviation regulator. Aviation regulator DGCA on January 20 imposed a fine of Rs 30 lakh on Air India and suspended the License of the pilot-in-command for three months in the Air India peeing case which occurred on November 26, 2022. Moreover, the regulator also imposed a penalty of Rs 3 lakh on the Director-in-flight services of Air India for failing to discharge duties.

    In another case, the regulator DGCA imposed a Financial Penalty of Rs 10 lakh on Air India for not reporting the incidents which occurred on the AI-142 Paris-New Delhi flight on December 6, 2022. Two incidents had occurred in the flight. While one passenger was caught smoking in the lavatory, was drunk and not adhering to the crew instructions; another allegedly relieved himself on a vacant seat and blanket of a fellow female passenger when she went to the lavatory.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )