Set up Kisan Khidmat Ghars soon: J&K Chief Secretary to DCs

Srinagar, July 22

Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Sunday chaired a meeting to review progress on establishment of Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) across the Union Territory as well as development of KKG software-cum-portal.

A spokesperson said during the meeting, the Chief Secretary took progress report from each Deputy Commissioner regarding establishment of KKG in their respective districts. He directed them to establish all the required IT infrastructure at the designated sites at the earliest so that these centres can be made functional before the launch of KKG software-cum-portal.

The Chief Secretary called upon all DCs to notify the list of Krishi Udhyamis well in time so that the KKGs can be made functional by the designated time of first week of August, the spokesperson said.

Dulloo highlighted that the Kisan Khidmat Ghars, “envisioned as farmer service centres, aim to revolutionise agricultural support mechanisms by providing a range of essential services under one roof.”

He added that these centres “are poised to become pivotal hubs offering farmers access to agricultural inputs, information on modern farming techniques, market linkages and government schemes.”

Establishment of KKGs is an innovative and remarkable step particularly for the farming community, who will have a one-stop solution for all of their grievances and issues in these centres, Dulloo said, while remarking that “KKG initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to empower farmers, enhance agricultural productivity and improve rural livelihoods in Jammu and Kashmir”.

“KKGs will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between farmers and essential services, thereby promoting sustainable agricultural practices and economic growth in the region,” he said.

Besides, the Deputy Commissioners also apprised the Chief Secretary of the progress achieved in their respective districts about establishment of KKGs.