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Midterm review of HADP begins at SKUAST-K

September 08, 2025 | BK NEWS SERVICE

 UT-level Apex Committee for the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) convened today for a three-day midterm review (2023-2025) meeting at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir. The meeting aims to evaluate the progress of the Rs 5012 crore program and strategies for the remaining period.

The meeting was presided over by Chairman, Apex Committee, Dr Mangla Rai, renowned agriculture scientist and former DG ICAR. Financial Commissioner, Agriculture Production Department, Shailendra Kumar, was also present in the meeting. Key attendees included committee members: Dr PK Joshi, Secretary NAAS; Dr HS Gupta, former Director IARI; Vice Chancellor SKUAST-K Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice Chancellor SKUAST-J Dr BN Tripathi; and Dr JP Sharma, former VC SKUAST-J.

Vice Chancellor SKUAST-K Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai welcomed the apex committee members and guests. In his inaugural address, he gave an overview of the HADP and the meeting's objectives. Financial Secretary APD Shailendra Kumar talked about the various initiatives taken by the APD. He said HADP is reaching out to people and uplifting farmers.

Mission Director of HADP, Sandeep Kumar, presented a comprehensive two-year progress report on the program's initiatives.

The meeting is attended by key stakeholders, including directors from various line departments, directors and deans from SKUAST-K, Principal Investigators (PIs) of the 29 HADP projects, and other senior officials from SKUAST-K.

In his remarks, Chairman Dr. Mangla Rai offered several suggestions to further enhance the program's implementation and impact. The committee will continue its deliberations over the next two days to ensure the successful achievement of all HADP goals.

Earlier in the day, the committee members led by Dr Mangla Rai, conducted a field visit to Ganderbal. They toured FPO Facilitation Centre for Aromatic Plants and Medicines at Nunar, as well as the Faculty of Forestry, SKUAST-K. The visit was aimed at assessing the progress and potential of these initiatives in promoting high-value agriculture and rural development.

The Apex Committee is the governing body of HADP responsible for overseeing the implementation of the program through comprehensive agricultural development strategies aimed at transforming the agricultural sector and improving the socio-economic conditions of farmers.  

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Midterm review of HADP begins at SKUAST-K

September 08, 2025 | BK NEWS SERVICE

 UT-level Apex Committee for the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) convened today for a three-day midterm review (2023-2025) meeting at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir. The meeting aims to evaluate the progress of the Rs 5012 crore program and strategies for the remaining period.

The meeting was presided over by Chairman, Apex Committee, Dr Mangla Rai, renowned agriculture scientist and former DG ICAR. Financial Commissioner, Agriculture Production Department, Shailendra Kumar, was also present in the meeting. Key attendees included committee members: Dr PK Joshi, Secretary NAAS; Dr HS Gupta, former Director IARI; Vice Chancellor SKUAST-K Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice Chancellor SKUAST-J Dr BN Tripathi; and Dr JP Sharma, former VC SKUAST-J.

Vice Chancellor SKUAST-K Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai welcomed the apex committee members and guests. In his inaugural address, he gave an overview of the HADP and the meeting's objectives. Financial Secretary APD Shailendra Kumar talked about the various initiatives taken by the APD. He said HADP is reaching out to people and uplifting farmers.

Mission Director of HADP, Sandeep Kumar, presented a comprehensive two-year progress report on the program's initiatives.

The meeting is attended by key stakeholders, including directors from various line departments, directors and deans from SKUAST-K, Principal Investigators (PIs) of the 29 HADP projects, and other senior officials from SKUAST-K.

In his remarks, Chairman Dr. Mangla Rai offered several suggestions to further enhance the program's implementation and impact. The committee will continue its deliberations over the next two days to ensure the successful achievement of all HADP goals.

Earlier in the day, the committee members led by Dr Mangla Rai, conducted a field visit to Ganderbal. They toured FPO Facilitation Centre for Aromatic Plants and Medicines at Nunar, as well as the Faculty of Forestry, SKUAST-K. The visit was aimed at assessing the progress and potential of these initiatives in promoting high-value agriculture and rural development.

The Apex Committee is the governing body of HADP responsible for overseeing the implementation of the program through comprehensive agricultural development strategies aimed at transforming the agricultural sector and improving the socio-economic conditions of farmers.  


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