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Budgam panel clears 180 sheep husbandry cases
The District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) in Budgam, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Athar Aamir Khan, approved 180 cases related to sheep husbandry on Thursday. The approvals were granted under the Holistic Agriculture…
The District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) in Budgam, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Athar Aamir Khan, approved 180 cases related to sheep husbandry on Thursday. The approvals were granted under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Integrated Sheep Development Scheme (ISDS), and J&K Competitiveness Improvement in Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP).
Of the 180 cases, 100 were under ISDS, 65 under HADP, and 15 under JKCIP. The Deputy Commissioner said the approvals show the administration's commitment to strengthening the livestock sector and delivering scheme benefits to farmers and entrepreneurs in a timely and transparent manner. He emphasised sheep husbandry's potential for jobs and sustainable livelihoods in rural areas.
Khan directed the department to ensure effective implementation and monitoring so benefits reach beneficiaries. He urged beneficiaries to use the assistance to develop enterprises on scientific and sustainable lines to boost rural production and productivity.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Jammu and Kashmir's economy is heavily dependent on livestock, with sheep husbandry a key source of income in high-altitude districts like Budgam. The Holistic Agriculture Development Programme, launched by the J&K government in 2022, consolidates multiple schemes to boost allied sectors including livestock. The Integrated Sheep Development Scheme focuses on breed improvement and health cover for sheep. The approvals today target small and marginal farmers who often lack access to formal credit. The next review meeting by the DLIC will track how many of these 180 cases actually receive funds and start operations, a common bottleneck in district-level implementation.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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