Governor NN Vohra in a forward area in Rajouri. Tribune Photo

Tribune News Service

Jammu, November 22

On a daylong visit to frontier areas of Rajouri district today, Governor NN Vohra received a comprehensive briefing from Maj Gen Suchindra, General Officer Commanding, 25 Division, about the management of the entire stretch of the Line of Control which comes in the area of responsibility of the Army formation.The Governor was also informed about the help which the Army provides to the people living in the border belt who undergo considerable suffering when the Pakistan army violates the ceasefire agreement and resorts to cross-border firing, which has been happening far too often this year.The Governor was also briefed by Shahid Iqbal, Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri, and his senior officials about the problems faced by the villagers along the LoC and the rescue, relief and rehabilitation support being provided by the district administration.The Governor advised the Deputy Commissioner to particularly ensure that the academic schedules of the schoolstudents were interrupted to the least possible extent.The Rajouri Deputy Commissioner also briefed the Governor about the shelter sheds being constructed for the safety of the locals in the villages which were being affected by Pakistan firing.The Governor spent a considerable time in an extensive discussion with Arvind Kumar Ishar, Director, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Rajouri. They talked about the work done by the KVK to upgrade the activities in the agriculture and all allied sectors.The Governor asked the Deputy Commissioner to convene an early meeting with the Chief Agricultural Officer, all Block Development Officers, Rural Development Department staff, KVK Director and subject-matter specialists to review the entire agriculture sector. He said they should lay down clear targets for the establishment of integrated farming units, dairy farming, poultry farming, fish breeding, beekeeping, distribution of quality fruit plants and improved seed varieties. He told the DC to ensure that the existing wheat, paddy, maize, potato, fodder and vegetable seeds were replaced within a clear time frame by the best high-yielding seeds.The Governor observed that enough was not being collectively done by the Agriculture Department and the KVK to ensure rapid increase in production and productivity of all crops per hectare. He called upon the DC to take urgent charge of the crucial work.Review agricultural sector, officials told  The Governor asked the Deputy Commissioner to convene an early meeting with the Chief Agricultural Officer, all Block Development Officers, Rural Development Department staff, KVK Director and subject-matter specialists to review the entire agriculture sector. He said they should lay down clear targets for the establishment of integrated farming units, dairy farming, poultry farming, fish breeding, beekeeping, distribution of quality fruit plants and improved seed varieties.