Aadil Mir, Itanagar, July 14: Introduction of National Food Security Mission (NFSM) and Chief Minister’s Agri-mechanization Programme (CMAMP) and enhancement of farm power availability to 0.34 kW/ha led to consistent growth of 7.8 per cent in rice production over 2011-12. This was disclosed by the agriculture department during the pre-budget review and consultation meeting of the agriculture and allied sector chaired by Chief Minister Nabam Tuki in the conference hall of his official bungalow here today.
While captivating stock of the implementation of state and central sponsored schemes (CSSs) for 2013-14 and identify the priority programmes for 2014-15, the CM advised to give preference to new beneficiaries against various schemes, revamping of extension services, conceptualize and introduce income generation activities with proper monitoring of outcome/impact. He strongly advocated for availing benefits of CSSs suitable for the state. Agriculture, Horticulture, AH & Dairy development Minister Chowna Mein stressed on strict monitoring on preservation and improvement of local indigenous varieties of crop through scientific approach while introducing hybrid & high yielding varieties of crops.
Agriculture & Horticulture Commissioner Hage Khoda informed that the state plan allocation for agri & allied sectors of 7.2% of the annual state plan outlay is mandatory to be eligible for Rashtriya Krishi Vikash Yojana (RKVY).
Horticulture holds the key to the speedy socio-economic development of the state, particularly rural populace, the CM said and called for conducting a survey for identifying area-specific horticultural crops and bring awareness among the masses to take up activities accordingly. Arunachal is a god gifted land which should be utilized to benefit the masses.
Parliamentary Secretary Horticulture Mutchu Mithi was also present.
While reviewing the 2013-14 achievements, target for 2014-15, issues & problems being faced by the fisheries department, the CM stressed on increasing revenue generation and additional resources mobilization. He emphasized to implement employment generation schemes for the educated unemployed youth, directed to submit proposal on priority for the current fiscal for consideration and assured to look into the demands.
Expressing his concern over the gradual extinction of indigenous fish species, he directed to motivate the common villagers and specially the PRI members in containing illegal/unethical fishing in our open water systems for the conservation of aqua resources.
While Fisheries Parliamentary Secretary Karya Bagang stressed on to production of quality fish seeds locally.
Making special mention of the animal husbandry and veterinary department being the highest revenue earner in agri-allied sector, the CM assured to provide the state matching share for availing CSSs.
Mithun, being the pride animal of the state, the CM directed to prepare a road map for rearing of mithun and yak besides directed to immediately create mass awareness for protecting these animals attached to the tradition of the people.
He appreciated the job mela conducted by the department and assured to provide fund soon for conducting training to the beneficiaries.
In another meeting with the land management department, the CM appreciated the efforts of the department officers for earning huge revenue of Rs 25 crore against the target to of Rs 5 crore for 2013-14.
Source :’Themetrolive.com’
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