J&K | Lt Guv Manoj Sinha attended ‘Kisan Maha Sammelan’ earlier today at Srinagar. Felicitated innovative, technically empowered farmers for their contribution to agriculture & horticulture sector.

Over the past two years, the government has shifted to the improved farming system on scientific lines and market-oriented policies in order to make agriculture and allied sector a sustainable & profitable economic activity.

In spite of rapid urbanization, nearly 70% population’s livelihood is dependent on agriculture and it is the key to remove developmental imbalances between urban and rural areas. To some extent, this goal has been realized.

Braving all the challenges of agricultural reform, our ranking in monthly farm income has improved and J&K UT is standing tall among top 5 states/UTs.

Never before had high-density plantation, investment in agro-based industries taken place at the kind of speed witnessed in the last two years. J&K has limitless potential in agriculture & concerted efforts are opening up doors of opportunity for small & marginal farmers: LG