Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Srinagar, SKUAST-K, organized a Kisan Goshti-cum-Technology Outreach Programme on 24 April 2026 at Khanmoh, Srinagar, along with on-the-spot seed distribution. The programme aimed to promote and popularize high-yielding paddy varieties developed by SKUAST-K, particularly SR-4 and SR-2, to enhance agricultural production, improve productivity, and strengthen farmers’ self-sufficiency.
The programme was graced by Er. Aijaz Hussain Rather, Hon’ble Member, District Development Council (DDC), Srinagar, representing Balhama and Khanmoh, and Prof. R. H. Kanth, Director Extension, SKUAST-K, along with Dr. S. A. Simnani, Professor and Head, KVK Srinagar.
The interaction focused on creating awareness among farmers about improved paddy varieties and the importance of adopting scientific cultivation practices to achieve better yields. The on-the-spot distribution of seeds was an important component of the programme, facilitating farmers’ access to improved planting material for the upcoming Kharif season.
As part of the ongoing Front-Line Demonstration (FLD) Programme for Kharif 2026, four major paddy-growing clusters—Khanmoh, Khimber, Tailbal, and Ranbirgarh—across different blocks of Srinagar district have been identified for focused interventions. These demonstrations are intended to showcase the performance and benefits of improved paddy varieties under farmers’ field conditions.
Through this initiative, KVK Srinagar, SKUAST-K, reaffirmed its commitment to technology dissemination, farmer–scientist interaction, and the promotion of improved agricultural practices to strengthen paddy production and support sustainable agricultural development in the district.
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