Suttur, June 11, 2025: On the 13th day of the Vikasit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, the ICAR JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Suttur, in association with the Agriculture Department, organized extensive awareness and outreach programs across multiple villages—Kampalapura and Panchavalli in Periyapatna Taluk; Mellahalli, Gopalapura, and Mulluru in Mysuru Taluk; and Alamburu and Basavanapura in Nanjangud Taluk.
The program focused on disseminating information about various schemes and initiatives offered by different agriculture-related departments. Smt. Aruna, Agriculture Officer, spoke in detail about the numerous schemes available under the Agriculture Department, including loan facilities accessible to farmers. Dr. G.M. Vinay, Horticulture Subject Expert at JSS KVK, elaborated on the various welfare schemes and support programs offered by the Horticulture Department to benefit farmers engaged in fruit, vegetable, and flower cultivation.
Dr. U.M. Rakshiraj, Veterinary Science Expert, provided insights into the various initiatives under the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences Department. He stressed the importance of integrated livestock practices and government support mechanisms. Dr. Y.P. Prasad, an expert in Plant Protection, introduced Central Government schemes aimed at enhancing crop health and pest control, and spoke on the importance of adopting scientific methods for sustainable farming.
Sri Shamraj, Cultivation Expert from JSS KVK, explained the range of subsidies available for agricultural equipment. He also informed farmers about the ICAR JSS KVK’s initiative of providing farming equipment on rent—free of cost for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe farmers, and at subsidized rates for others, encouraging wider access to mechanized farming tools.
Additionally, experts from ICAR, Bengaluru—Dr. Kajal Shankarroy, Dr. Shivaswamy, Dr. Sabarinath, and Dr. Basavaraj Sajjanna—shared valuable guidance on cattle care and animal health management. Their sessions addressed issues related to cattle nutrition, disease prevention, and scientific livestock rearing practices.
More than 1000 farmers from the participating villages attended the event and benefitted from the expert interactions and detailed information on government-supported agricultural schemes. The outreach initiative aimed to empower farmers with the knowledge needed to leverage various departmental benefits for improved livelihood and sustainable agricultural growth.
