To discuss the formulation of DPRs and the implementation of Mission Organic Development Initiative (MODI) Programme in the district, Muhammad Ali Chandan ,Executive Councillor for Agriculture convened a meeting of the Agriculture Department and allied sectors at Council Secretariat here on March 14.

Discussion was held on the preparation of need-based DPRs to promote organic farming in Kargil district and officers concerned shared their expertise and put forth their suggestions towards the implementation of the MODI Programme.

EC Agriculture asked the officers to kick start the formulation of DPRs of their respective departments in the right earnest and submit the same to the Chief Agriculture Officer Kargil (Nodal Officer) before 30th March, 2020 for onward submission at the Central level.

Meanwhile, the meeting unanimously nominated the Chief Agriculture Officer Kargil as Nodal Officer and Senior Scientist, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) as the Co-Nodal Officer for preparation of DPRs.

Senior Scientists of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) and Research Station SKUAST Kargil, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Divisional Forest Officer, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Assistant Director Fisheries besides other concerned officers attended the meeting.