Jammu &nbsp;and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu has called for 100 percent coverage of Kisan Credit Cards in the Union Territory. He asked officials concerned to make concerted efforts to achieve 100 percent coverage of farmers under the KCC scheme including those engaged in Dairy Farming, Fisheries, Poultry and Horticulture. Mr Murmu was inaugurating a day long Kisan Mela cum Awareness Camp as a part of ongoing "Kisan Pakhwada", during his visit to Pulwama district yesterday.<br />'' <br />'' Mr Murmu interacted with the officers of Agriculture and allied departments and enquired about the implementation of programmes being undertaken by them for farmers' welfare.<br />'' <br />'' He was informed that out of 60,300 Farm operating families, 51,000 families are availing KCC facility, and Pakhwada is being conducted to achieve 100 percent coverage under KCC.<br />'' <br />'' The Lt Governor stressed on the need to&nbsp;educate farmers about various government programmes in agriculture and allied sectors. He advised the farming community to adopt latest techniques and sustainable practices to boost the agriculture sector, besides increasing productivity.&nbsp;<br />
News On AIR | July 12, 2020 8:12 AM
Lt Governor Murmu calls for 100 pct coverage of Kisan Credit Cards in J&K