Addressing 3rd Convocation of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), at Zorawar
Singh Auditorium,
He said that a group of interlocutors was appointed to facilitate a continuous dialogue with all sections of the people of the State. There is no way forward but sustained dialogue and the resolution of all problems under a constitutional framework, that I believe has the flexibility to accommodate honourable and durable solutions for all.
As a part of our efforts to promote the balanced development of Jammu & Kashmir, the Government of India had set up Special Task Forces on the
PM said, “I am happy to have this opportunity to interact with the academic fraternity at
The role of Science & Technology is critical in guiding the destiny of our nation. The growth of our economy, the food and nutritional security of our people and the security of our country depend in no small measure on our scientific and technological competence. The
He said that it is a fact that the agricultural economy of the State, on which about 70% of the population is dependent, is not in very good shape. There is low productivity, poor investment and the State has large deficits in the production of cereals, oilseeds, pulses and vegetables. Each of the three regions of the State present challenges of diverse topography and agro-ecosystems. The challenge before policy-makers and agriculture scientists is thus to evolve appropriate area-specific strategies for increasing production and employment.
PM in his speech said that this university would need to play a vital role in the exploitation of the vast potential of the agriculture-related sectors in the
The Government of India is willing to do much more than it has to develop the agricultural sector in the State. We have to work on several areas at the same time. These include scientific methods for enhancing productivity, post-harvest technology, credit support and market access to farmers,PM said..
He said that the Government of India is providing assistance to the State to address these issues through a number of Central schemes. These include the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana and the Horticulture Mission for North East and
Recently, the Rangarajan Committee has submitted its jobs plan for the State of
The Report proposes focused interventions in the poultry, dairy and animal husbandry sectors. It proposes expanding the private para-veterinary scheme of the State government for providing veterinary services and the revival of government sheep breeding farms to increase meat production. We propose to begin implementing some of the recommendations right away. The agriculture sector supports some of the most vulnerable sections of population and has huge employment potential. So we should give this sector the priority it deserves.
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