KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting of Agriculture and Allied Departments to review the formulation of a comprehensive Six-Year Action Plan under the Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PMDDKY).
Kishtwar is among the 100 districts of the country selected as an Aspirational Agriculture District under the PM Dhan Dhaannya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PMDDKY) based on key indicators such as low crop productivity, low cropping intensity and limited short-term agricultural credit disbursement.
Discussing the roadmap, the DC emphasized stakeholder departments to adopt a coordinated, integrated and outcome-oriented approach in the plan formulation to ensure sustainable agricultural growth, enhanced productivity and improved livelihoods.
The concerned departments presented their respective proposals and shared insights for an integrated development strategy.
The departments were directed to identify key interventions and flagship projects aligned with local agro-climatic conditions that can deliver tangible benefits to farmers and rural communities over the next six years.
The DC called for the inclusion of innovative and climate-resilient initiatives such as the promotion of high-yield and climate-resilient crops, adoption of efficient irrigation and water management practices, strengthening of livestock and fisheries development and value addition through cooperatives and self-help groups (SHGs).
The heads of the concerned departments were asked to finalize and submit detailed action plans by November 1, 2025, enabling the district to forward a consolidated 6-Year Comprehensive Plan to higher authorities for approval.
The meeting was attended by ADC Pankaj Kotwal; PO ICDS Rishi Kumar Sharma; CPO Akhil Thakur; DFO Marwah Vishal Chaudhary; DFO Kishtwar; CAO Kushal Chandel; CHO Sajid Mustafa; ExEn Jal Shakti Sanjeev Kumar Gupta; LDM Harsh Rawal; Dy. CMO Masood Ahmed Qazi, DSHO among other concerned officials.