Agriculture department issues orders revamping Agriculture Development Committees
Apart from monitoring the agricultural activities in their respective jurisdictions, their duties include collective action in times of natural calamities, assessment of the availability of organic fertilizers and farm sector credit
The Agriculture department has reorganized the Agriculture Development Committees (ADC) across various levels, including Krishi Bhavan, urban and rural local bodies, and districts. The ADCs will now oversee agricultural activities, respond to natural disasters, evaluate organic fertilizer availability, and manage farm sector credit.
The department outlined the revised guidelines that led to this restructuring. The Krishi Bhavan-level ADC, comprised of 23 members, is chaired by the local panchayat president and includes representatives from various stakeholder groups. Municipal chairpersons, mayors, district panchayat presidents, and Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs also hold key positions in the ADCs at their respective levels.
These committees are responsible for assessing the availability of crucial resources like bank loans, seeds, and irrigation facilities, as well as ensuring timely aid to farmers during natural calamities.
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