SRINAGAR, MAY 10: Minister for
Agriculture, Muhammad Khalil Band, Thursday stressed on the promotion
of micro irrigation system in water-stressed areas and adoption of appropriate
and scientific cropping system to boost agriculture production.
He made these
remarks during a meeting with a team of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development (NABARD) who called on him here today.
Issues ranging from
support by NABARD towards rural infrastructure development, Long-term
Irrigation Fund, Warehouse Infrastructure Fund, Micro Irrigation Fund,
Strengthening of Cooperative Credit delivery systems in the state were
discussed threadbare during the meeting.
The NABARD team
included Chief General Manager, Deputy General Manager and other officials.
The Minister
stressed on the need for addressing the issues related to water stress and ways
of enhancing agricultural productivity.
Band emphasized
that immense potential available for driving the growth of agriculture and
rural development need to be adequately harnessed. He said support of NABARD
was a must in this regard for the development of core and primary sectors of
the state.
The NABARD team
shared information related to the various interventions of NABARD and urged the
Minister to facilitate an enabling environment for the funding of projects in
the state.
The Minister
expressed gratitude to the NABARD team for providing all support in formulating
schemes and adequate funds for implementing various developmental programmes in
the state.
The Minister also
sought financial support from NABARD for projects related to climate change,
roads, processing parks and irrigation.
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