Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. BUDGAM: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Budgam, SKUAST-Kashmir today concluded a series of Kisan Sampark Abhiyan Rural Credit Workshops under the Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture & Allied Projects (JKCIP). The workshops were organized across eight identified blocks of the district viz. Beerwah, Khag, Khansahab, Budgam, Chadoora, Nagam, Charishareef and BK Pora.
Commencing from 12th August 2025, the campaign comprised of 35 workshops, covering 178 villages, 8 blocks, more than 150 Panchayat Halqas of the district and more than 3600 farmers participated in these workshops from across the district.
Each programme witnessed enthusiastic participation of farmers, entrepreneurs, Self Help Group (SHG) and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) representatives, taking the total outreach to diverse groups of stakeholders.The events also witnessed the participation of MLAs and DDCs, ensuring strong community linkage and policy-level support.
During the workshops, scientists of KVK-Budgam, officers from Agriculture and allied departments, and officials from J&K Bank delivered detailed lectures on schemes and programmes under JKCIP. The participants were sensitized about the 50% subsidy available on every scheme enlisted under JKCIP, motivating them to avail benefits for strengthening farming systems, establishing enterprises, and boosting rural livelihoods.
These schemes will provide direct livelihood support to rural communities, strengthen the agriculture and allied sectors which are vital to Budgam’s rural economy. JKCIP project will also nurture young talent and support the establishment of agri-entrepreneurs.