Jamshedpur DC assures farmers of paddy payment, calls for scaling up notebook production

Jamshedpur: Deputy Commissioner Karn Satyarthi today undertook a field visit to Ghatsila block, where he inspected the Krishak Pathshala being run under the Integrated Birsa Gram Vikas Yojana at Fuldungri village of Dharambhal Panchayat and also interacted with self-employment groups engaged in notebook manufacturing.

At the Krishak Pathshala, the Deputy Commissioner held discussions with farmers on the opportunities, benefits and steps required to enhance agricultural practices. He enquired about the coverage of Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loans and urged officials to ensure that deprived farmers are linked to the scheme. Stressing the importance of modern farming practices, he said that the Pathshala provides a platform for farmers to learn about advanced technology, crop diversification and Farmers Producer Organisations (FPOs). He directed officials and NGO representatives to connect farmers from nine nearby villages with the FPO and motivate them to participate actively.

During the interaction, some farmers raised complaints about the delay in receiving the second installment of paddy procurement payments through Lamps. Taking cognizance, the Deputy Commissioner assured them of timely redressal. He also inspected the crops and ongoing activities at the Pathshala, instructing officials to run it systematically and spread awareness on modern agricultural techniques.

Later, the Deputy Commissioner visited the notebook manufacturing unit run by women self-help groups in Fuldungri. He appreciated the quality of the notebooks and held discussions on marketing, design and supply chain management. He emphasized the need to maintain product quality, reduce costs and align production with market demand in order to remain competitive. He also directed officials to scale up production, assist in establishing market linkages, and facilitate tie-ups with schools and stationery outlets for better sales.

Highlighting the district administration’s priorities, Satyarthi said that strengthening the rural economy requires a twin approach of connecting farmers with technology-based agriculture and creating self-employment opportunities for women. “The benefits of government schemes will be truly realized only when farmers and groups become self-reliant and align their efforts with market needs,” he added.

Director NEP Santosh Garg, SDO Ghatsila Sunil Chandra, District Public Relations Officer Panchanan Oraon, District Agriculture Officer Vivek Birua, BDO Unique Sharma and other officials accompanied the Deputy Commissioner during the visit.