Director Agriculture reviews Annual Action Plan 2026–27 and infrastructure projects in Jammu

Stresses timely execution of projects, efficient fund utilisation and field monitoring

JAMMU, JUNE 17 (PTK): Director Agriculture Jammu, Anil Gupta, today chaired a review meeting at the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Agriculture Jammu to assess preparedness and implementation strategy for the Annual Action Plan (AAP) 2026–27 and review the status of infrastructural and developmental projects across the Jammu Division.

The meeting deliberated on district-wise targets, priorities and implementation modalities under various schemes included in the Annual Action Plan 2026–27, besides reviewing the physical and financial progress achieved so far.

The Director also reviewed the tendering process for CAPEX, Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and NABARD-funded projects and took stock of infrastructure projects established under HADP, JKCIP, Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and CAPEX across the division.

Anil Gupta directed the concerned officers to ensure efficient utilisation of funds, strict adherence to project timelines and close monitoring of ongoing works to expedite pending activities and achieve the targets set for the current financial year.

He further underscored the importance of regular field monitoring, effective coordination among stakeholders and prompt resolution of bottlenecks to enhance the impact of agricultural development programmes across Jammu Division.

Among those present were Joint Director Agriculture (Extension) Sanjay Anand, Joint Director Agriculture (SLUB/Farms) Aman Jyoti Sharma, Deputy Director Agriculture (Central) Sanjeev Rai Gupta, SMS (RL) Krishan Kant, SMS (RL) Dharmesh Vaid, Mushroom Development Officer Raghubir Paul Kochar, Assistant Entomologist Harvinder Singh, Spawn Production Officer Ashu Kakoria, Divisional Seed Certification Officer Jammu Nirmal Prakash Sharma and SDAO Marh Khalid Hassan.

All Chief Agriculture Officers of Jammu Division participated in the meeting through virtual mode.(PTK)