Day 12 of the 1100+ KM Mission Organic Kashmir journey was marked by insightful visits across Shopian, showcasing sustainable agriculture models, high-tech cultivation structures, and farmer-centric initiatives under the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP).
🌟 Stop 1: Protected Cultivation in Turkwangam
Visited the protected cultivation structure of Shri Mohammad Yousuf Ji in Turkwangam, accompanied by Syed Fayaz Ahmad, Junior Agriculture Extension Officer.
- Project Details:
- Total Cost: ₹10.81 lakh.
- Subsidy: ₹10.26 lakh (95%) under HADP 2023-24.
- Farmer’s Contribution: ₹55,000.
- Highlights: This initiative highlights the role of subsidies in encouraging protected farming and reducing financial burdens on farmers.
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🌟 Stop 2: Hi-Tech Polyhouses in Aflac Chirat
Met with Shri Mohd. Yousuf Bhat and his brother, beneficiaries of HADP 2024-25, who each installed hi-tech polyhouses.
- Project Details:
- Size: 500 sq. m. per polyhouse.
- Cost: ₹20.57 lakh per project.
- Subsidy: 95% of project cost.
- Activity: Sowing seeds for seedlings, leveraging modern polyhouse technology for year-round cultivation.
🌟 Stop 3: Low-Cost Polyhouses in Chittragam Gaw
Visited Chittragam Village with Dr. Nasarullah Rathar Ji, AEO. Met three farmers who received low-cost polyhouses under HADP 2023-24:
- Mudasir Ah. Dar: Annual income ₹1,80,000 from seedlings and vegetables.
- Fayaz Ah. Dar: Annual income ₹2,30,000.
- Rayees Ah. Dar: Annual income ₹1,50,000.
- Project Details:
- Total Cost: ₹2 lakh per polyhouse.
- Subsidy: ₹1.90 lakh (95%).
- Additional Support: 30% subsidy (₹1 lakh) for tempo purchase to assist in self-marketing.
🌟 Stop 4: Borewell Subsidy in Chittragam Kalan
Met Shri Manzor Ah. Manto, who benefited from a 50% subsidy under HADP 2023-24 for borewell installation.
- Impact: Improved water availability for irrigation, leading to increased agricultural productivity.
🌟 Stop 5: Controlled Mushroom Unit in Chotipora
Visited Shri Farooq Ah. Mallah, who operates a fully controlled mushroom cultivation unit.
- Project Details:
- Total Cost: ₹20 lakh.
- Subsidy: ₹8 lakh (40%) under HADP 2023-24.
- Production Details:
- Last cycle: Harvested 1,200 kg fresh mushrooms from two units (100 bags each).
- Expansion: Added two more units (200 bags).
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🌟 Stop 6: Low-Cost Polyhouse in Chakoora, Baramulla
Visited the low-cost polyhouse of Shri Ab. Hamid Khan with Hilal Ahmed Malik, AEO Zone Chakoora.
- Project Details:
- Total Cost: ₹2 lakh.
- Subsidy: ₹1.90 lakh (95%) under HADP 2024-25.
- Highlights: Farmers utilize the structure for drying vegetables for off-season use, enhancing profitability and sustainability.
🌟 Highlights of Day 12
From high-tech and low-cost polyhouses to innovative mushroom cultivation and borewell support, the day reflected the transformative potential of HADP in empowering farmers. The initiatives not only enhance agricultural productivity but also improve livelihoods through modernized, sustainable farming practices.
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