JAMMU: In a significant move to strengthen the agricultural sector in Jammu and Kashmir, the Agriculture Production Department has put forward an ambitious Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the fiscal year 2025–26, proposing a total financial outlay of over Rs 307.81 crore under major Centrally Sponsored Schemes. The proposal, which far exceeds the central funding ceiling for certain schemes, was presented for approval at a State Level Steering Committee (SLSC) meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo in Srinagar today.
The meeting centered around finalising action plans for flagship schemes such as the Krishonnati Yojana (KY) and Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), alongside missions focused on horticulture, edible oils, nutrition, and digital agriculture. The total financial requirement for Krishonnati Yojana alone is projected at Rs 208.81 crore, well above the Government of India’s ceiling of Rs 149.23 crore.
The proposal for the Krishonnati Yojana includes significant allocations for various sub-components. For Agriculture Extension (ATMA), an action plan of Rs 25 crore has been set out, aimed at fostering stronger integration between agricultural research, extension services, and farmer engagement. The Seeds (SMSP) sub-scheme seeks Rs 7.5 crore to ensure the timely and affordable availability of quality seeds to farmers. The National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (NFSM) has been allocated Rs 8.75 crore to enhance productivity in staple crops such as rice, wheat, pulses, and coarse cereals. Similarly, the National Mission on Edible Oils–Oilseeds (NMEO-OS) has been projected at Rs 3.12 crore, focusing on increasing the domestic production of edible oils through improved oilseed productivity.
A major part of the funding is proposed for the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), with an allocation of Rs 118.51 crore. The scheme aims to boost horticultural production while improving the livelihoods of farmers through sustainable practices.
The Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM) has been projected with a plan of Rs 46.05 crore, designed to modernise agricultural practices by leveraging digital technologies to improve productivity, reduce input costs, and enhance decision-making at the farm level. This initiative includes developing a unified farmers’ database and geo-tagging agricultural assets.
In addition, the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) for 2025–26 has a total proposed allocation of Rs 99 crore, encompassing a wide range of key sub-schemes. These include Rs 2.8 crore for Soil Health and Fertility, Rs 2.24 crore for Rain-fed Area Development, Rs 6.15 crore for the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna (PKVY), Rs 17.5 crore for the Per Drop More Crop initiative, Rs 31.41 crore for Agricultural Mechanisation, and Rs 1.16 crore for Agroforestry. These sub-schemes are part of the government’s larger effort to enhance the sustainability, productivity, and technological advancement of the agricultural sector.
