SRINAGAR: Director Agriculture Kashmir Sartaj Ahmad Shah on Tuesday reviewed a proposed initiative to install borewells in rainfed areas of the Kashmir division to improve irrigation facilities and water availability for farmers.
The review was conducted during a virtual meeting attended by the Directors of Command Area Development Kashmir and Horticulture Kashmir, along with Chief Agriculture Officers, Chief Horticulture Officers and Assistant Soil Conservation Officers from across the division.
The meeting discussed the proposed installation of borewells, coordination among the departments concerned and measures required to implement the initiative effectively.
Shah stressed the need for coordinated efforts, proper planning and regular monitoring to strengthen irrigation infrastructure in areas largely dependent on rainfall.
He also emphasised the effective utilisation of resources to ensure that improved water availability supports agricultural and horticultural activities and helps address irrigation-related challenges faced by farmers.
The meeting concluded with a focus on coordinated action by the departments concerned to improve access to irrigation water in rainfed areas of Kashmir.
