Srinagar, July 10: Secretary (Technical), Agriculture Production Department, G. A. Sofi, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Kashmir to assess the progress of various developmental schemes and strengthen administrative efficiency across the department.

The meeting was attended by Director Animal Husbandry Department, Kashmir, Additional Secretary, Deputy Director Central, Deputy Director Poultry, LFRCO, Chief Animal Husbandry Officers, Extension Officer (E&PW), Technical Officers, Nodal Officer (SASCI), Assistant Director Planning and Section Officers (B,E,S).
During the meeting, Deputy Director Central, Dr. Reyaz Nazir Reshi, presented a detailed overview of the physical and financial progress achieved under various schemes and programmes. The review covered key initiatives, including the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Integrated Dairy Development Scheme (IDDS), Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme, establishment of Veterinary Hospitals and Dispensaries, Mobile Veterinary Units (LHDCP/ESVHD/MVUs), Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), CAPEX works, and NABARD-funded projects.
The Secretary held detailed deliberations on each agenda item and directed the concerned officers to expedite expenditure and ensure timely completion of all approved works and projects.
Emphasising improved governance and accountability, the Secretary instructed officers to maintain proper and updated official records at all levels, ensure punctuality, and undertake regular field visits by Block Veterinary Officers (BVOs), Livestock Development Officers (LDOs), and Chief Animal Husbandry Officers (CAHOs) to monitor departmental functioning and staff attendance in field offices.
He further directed that no officer or official shall leave the office during working hours or travel outside the country without obtaining prior permission from the higher authorities.
The Secretary stated that these directions are aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency, ensuring effective implementation of departmental programmes, and delivering better veterinary and livestock services to farmers across Kashmir.