Ziraat Times News Desk
SRINAGAR, July 10: Secretary (Technical), Agriculture Production Department, G.A. Sofi on Friday directed the Animal Husbandry Department, Kashmir, to expedite implementation of developmental projects, improve administrative efficiency and strengthen veterinary service delivery during a comprehensive review of the department’s functioning.
Chairing a meeting at the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Kashmir, the Secretary reviewed the physical and financial progress of major schemes and instructed officers to ensure timely completion of all approved works while accelerating expenditure under ongoing programmes.
The review covered flagship initiatives, including the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Integrated Dairy Development Scheme (IDDS), Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme, establishment of veterinary hospitals and dispensaries, Mobile Veterinary Units, Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), CAPEX works and NABARD-funded projects.
Deputy Director Central, Dr. Reyaz Nazir Reshi, presented a detailed report on the progress achieved under various schemes and programmes.
Emphasising greater accountability, Sofi directed officers to maintain updated official records, ensure punctuality and strengthen field monitoring through regular visits by Block Veterinary Officers (BVOs), Livestock Development Officers (LDOs) and Chief Animal Husbandry Officers (CAHOs). He said these inspections should focus on monitoring departmental functioning as well as staff attendance in field offices.
The Secretary also instructed that no officer or official should leave the office during working hours or travel outside the country without prior approval from the competent authority.
He said the directions were aimed at improving governance, ensuring effective implementation of livestock development programmes and providing better veterinary and animal husbandry services to farmers across Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by Director Animal Husbandry Kashmir, Additional Secretary, Deputy Director Central, Deputy Director Poultry, LFRCO, Chief Animal Husbandry Officers, Extension Officer (E&PW), Technical Officers, Nodal Officer (SASCI), Assistant Director Planning and Section Officers (B, E and S).
