Mian Altaf inaugurates Mega Kissan Mela at KVK Kulgam

Kulgam, Sep 18: As part of the ongoing Seva Parv celebrations, a Mega Kissan Mela was today organized at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Pombay Kulgam, organized by Agriculture Department & Farmers Welfare, Kulgam under centrally sponsored sub-scheme Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA).

Member of Parliament (MP), Main Altaf Ahmad Larvi inaugurated the mela in presence of DDC Chairperson, M Afzal Parrey; MLA Kulgam, M.Y. Tarigami; DC Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan; Director Extension SKUAST-K, Dr.Rehana Habib; DDC members, M Abas, Jameela Choudhary, M Ibrahim, and other officers.

The mela witnessed enthusiastic participation of farmers. Addressing the gathering, MP praised the farmers of Kulgam for their awareness, ability to stay updated, and adoption of modern agricultural techniques for better production.

He appreciated the strong coordination between farmers and the district administration, terming it a model worth emulation.

Main Altaf emphasized that awareness and proper implementation of government schemes is key to empowering farmers and urged intensified efforts to spread information about the wide range of schemes and programmes available for their benefit.

He added that agriculture and allied sectors are priority sectors, and there are several schemes in place. Awareness is essential so that people can avail themselves of their full benefits.

DDC Chairperson in his address said that such melas provide an effective platform for showcasing and demonstrating modern farm technologies. He urged farmers to adopt modern practices and machinery to enhance productivity and income.

Speaking on the occasion, MLA Kulgam said that although modern farm technology is available, much more needs to be done to make the agriculture sector more profitable. He emphasized that farmers' experiences and experiments must be valued.