Spl Story ;Mission Director HADP Visits Bhaderkashi FPO at Sartingal to Boost Bhaderwahi Rajma Production Slug-2412ZS_BHD_RAJMA_HADP_R By Raja Rehber Jamal Location-Bhaderwah Anchor :In a significant step towards strengthening local agriculture and enhancing the quality and market potential of the renowned Bhaderwahi Rajma, Mission Director, Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Sandeep Kumar (IFS) visited the Bhaderkashi Fruits Producer Company Limited (FPO) at Sartingal, Bhaderwah. The visit was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Doda, Harvinder Singh (IAS), Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhaderwah Sunil Kumar Bhutyal, Chief Agriculture Officer Doda Amjad Hussain Malik, along with other district and sub-divisional officers. During the visit, the Mission Director, along with senior officials, reviewed various ongoing initiatives aimed at upgrading production techniques, improving seed quality, and promoting value addition of Bhaderwahi Rajma. Detailed discussions were held on strengthening infrastructure, improving post-harvest management, and developing robust market linkages to ensure better returns and sustainable income for local farmers. Interacting with members of the Bhaderkashi Fruits Producer Company, Sandeep Kumar assured them of full administrative and technical support. He directed the Chief Agriculture Officer and concerned sub-divisional officers to ensure structured and comprehensive training programmes for FPO members in modern farming practices, processing techniques, quality control, packaging, branding, and marketing strategies. Emphasising the importance of collective farming, adoption of modern processing methods, and capacity building, the Mission Director said these measures are vital to position Bhaderwahi Rajma as a high-value agricultural product at the state and national levels. The visit underscores the commitment of the district administration, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Doda, towards empowering Farmer Producer Organisations, preserving Bhaderwah’s rich agricultural heritage, and promoting sustainable rural livelihoods. Shots Byte of Sandeep Kumar, Mission Director HADP. Regards Raja Rehber Jamal Chenab Valley E-mail :- rehberjamal12@gmail.com, rehberjamal12@rediffmail.com Mob:- 8803163150, 7006027038 , 7051440613