Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh convened a constituency meeting to finalize activities commemorating 11 years of the Modi Government, emphasizing 100% saturation of schemes like Ayushman Bharat and promoting the "Viksit Bharat Krishi Sankalp Abhiyaan." Key initiatives include the launch of the Lavender Festival in Bhaderwah, expansion of floriculture under the Floriculture Mission, and cannabis cultivation for medicinal purposes. An AI-based agricultural decision-making system is being developed for Jammu and Kashmir, alongside the establishment of Agromet units. Dr. Singh also highlighted the importance of observing the 50th anniversary of the Emergency on June 26th, promoting the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign for World Environment Day, and celebrating International Yoga Day and the Tiranga Yatra. A month-long series of public engagement activities are planned to showcase the government's achievements and promote citizen participation.
Key Entities Referenced
Ayushman Bharat: Flagship government healthcare scheme.
Ministry of Science Technology: Government ministry, likely in India, overseeing science and technology initiatives.
Dr. Jitendra Singh: Union Minister in the Ministry of Science Technology and Member of Parliament from UdhampurKathuaDoda Lok Sabha constituency. Key figure in the events described in the text.
Modi Govt: Refers to the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Viksit Bharat Krishi Sankalp Abhiyaan: A scientifically driven agriculture related initiative.
Purple Revolution: Agriculture initiative involving lavender cultivation.
Assembly constituencies: Geographic areas represented by elected officials.
Mandal level: A sub-district level administrative division.
Bhaderwah: Location where the Lavender Festival will be launched.
June 1st: Date of Lavender Festival launch.
June 26: Date to be observed as Black Day, commemorating the Emergency.
Black Day: Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Emergency of 1975.
Emergency: Refers to the state of emergency declared in 1975 in India.
Agromet Units: Agricultural meteorology units.
AI Tools: Artificial intelligence tools used in WeatherSmart Farming.
WeatherSmart Farming: AI-based farming initiative in JK districts.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - source of the information.
UdhampurKathuaDoda Lok Sabha constituency: Parliamentary constituency represented by Dr. Jitendra Singh.
R.S. Pura: Location in Jammu where Viksit Bharat Krishi Sankalp Abhiyaan was launched.
Jammu: Region within Jammu and Kashmir.
Biotech Industrial Park in Kathua: Industrial park focused on biotechnology, located in Kathua.
Biotech Kisan Clusters: Clusters of farmers involved in biotechnology initiatives.
IIIM Jammu: Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu - collaborating institution.
Himachal Pradesh: Neighbouring state where the Purple Revolution has spread.
Uttarakhand: Neighbouring state where the Purple Revolution has spread.
Floriculture Mission in JK: Mission focused on promoting floriculture in Jammu and Kashmir.
Palampur: Location from where tulip cultivation has expanded.
Ayodhya: Location where tulip cultivation has expanded.
Department of Atomic Energy: Government department involved in enhancing crop shelf life.
DBT: Department of Biotechnology, involved in enhancing crop shelf life.
Kashmiri apples: Specific type of apples, now able to grow in Jammu.
Cannabis: Plant being considered for cultivation for medicinal purposes.
SelfHelp Groups SHGs: Groups empowered to generate employment and income.
Gram Krishi Seva Yojana: Scheme related to agricultural services.
Ladakh: Region where Agromet Observatories have been commissioned.
Srinagar: Region where Agromet Observatories have been commissioned.
Kupwara: District where a new Agromet unit has been commissioned.
Baramulla: District where a new Agromet unit has been commissioned.
Reasi: District where a new Agromet unit has been commissioned.
SKUAST: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, supporting the Agromet units.
World Environment Day: Global event occurring on June 5th.
June 5: Date of World Environment Day.
Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign: Campaign encouraging citizens to plant trees.
International Yoga Day: Global event occurring on June 21st.
June 21: Date of International Yoga Day.
Tiranga Yatra: Event celebrating national pride.
Operation Sindoor: Operation linked with the Tiranga Yatra.
Viksit Bharat: A vision for a developed India.
NKRPSM: Likely an identifier code for the release of the press information.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh convenes
constituency meeting to finalize month long activities
to commemorate 11 years of Modi Govt
Dr. Jitendra Singh Calls for 100% Saturation of Govt
Schemes, like Ayushman Bharat etc
"Viksit Bharat Krishi Sankalp Abhiyaan" to impart
scientifically driven agriculture related initiatives like
Purple Revolution, to be carried out in Assembly
constituencies and Mandal level
Dr. Jitendra Singh set to Launch Two-Day Lavender
Festival on June 1st in Bhaderwah
June 26 to be Observed as Black Day: Dr. Singh
Recalls 50 Years of Emergency
Agromet Units & AI Tools: Weather-Smart Farming
Comes to J&K Districts
Posted On: 31 MAY 2025 5:48PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who is a Member of Parliament from Udhampur-Kathua-Doda Lok Sabha
constituency, today convened a comprehensive constituency-level meeting via video conferencing to finalize
a month-long series of activities commemorating 11 years of the Modi Government.
Fresh from launching the "Viksit Bharat Krishi Sankalp Abhiyaan" at R.S. Pura in Jammu alongside the
Union Agriculture Minister, Dr. Jitendra Singh called upon officials to ensure the campaign reaches every
district and mandal. Emphasizing 100% saturation of flagship schemes like Ayushman Bharat, he urged
officials to leave no beneficiary unregistered. “Every citizen must experience the impact of the ModiGovernment’s transformational schemes,” he stated.
Highlighting recent strides in science-driven agriculture, Dr. Jitendra Singh showcased a series of
transformative initiatives reshaping the agri-economy of the region. The Biotech Industrial Park in Kathua has
been made operational and integrated with Biotech Kisan Clusters, serving as a hub for innovation and
farmer-scientist collaboration. The Purple Revolution, marked by the successful cultivation of lavender in
Bhaderwah in collaboration with IIIM Jammu, has now spread to neighbouring states like Himachal Pradesh
and Uttarakhand, enabling young agri-entrepreneurs to earn lakhs through sales in high-end perfume markets.
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Dr. Jitendra Singh is also set to launch the two-day Lavender festival on 1 June at Bhaderwah. Under the
Floriculture Mission in J&K, over 385 hectares have been brought under cultivation, directly benefiting more
than 3,000 farmers, with breakthroughs such as genetically engineered roses that can bloom in desired colors
and across seasons. Additionally, the successful expansion of tulip cultivation from Palampur to Ayodhya,
even during off-season periods, stands as a testament to the power of scientific innovation in enhancing
India’s floricultural footprint.
Dr. Jitendra Singh also highlighted a breakthrough project by the Department of Atomic Energy and DBT to
enhance shelf life and productivity of crops—enabling Kashmiri apples to now grow in Jammu alongside
mangoes.
In a major policy announcement, Dr. Jitendra Singh revealed the upcoming cannabis cultivation initiative in
collaboration with IIIM Jammu and private partners to manufacture medicinal and cancer drugs. He also
noted the empowerment of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to generate employment and income.
Moreover, he highlighted the development of an AI-based agricultural decision-making system for J&K,
aimed at transforming traditional farming practices.
As part of the Gram Krishi Seva Yojana, four Agromet Observatories have been commissioned in Ladakh,
Srinagar, Jammu, with four new district-level Agromet units in Kupwara, Baramulla, Kathua, and Reasi,
backed by SKUAST.Touching upon the nation’s historic and cultural identity, Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the importance of
remembering and honoring key national milestones and movements. He recalled the Emergency of 1975 as a
"Black Day", underscoring the need to observe its 50th anniversary on June 26 as a reminder of the value of
democracy and civil liberties.
In anticipation of World Environment Day on June 5, he directed renewed enthusiasm for the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke
Naam’ campaign, encouraging citizens to participate with greater dedication and vigour. Dr. Jitendra Singh
also advocated for grand celebrations on International Yoga Day (June 21), particularly at major tourist
destinations, to highlight India's global leadership in wellness and mindfulness. Furthermore, he appreciated
the Tiranga Yatra, linking it with the success of Operation Sindoor, and called for its continued celebration as
a symbol of national pride and collective self-esteem.
As Member of Parliament, Dr. Jitendra Singh laid out a comprehensive schedule for the month-long
celebrations marking 11 years of the Modi Government. The planned activities include public exhibitions,
media interactions, professional meets, and coordinated grassroots-level efforts aimed at ensuring widespread
public engagement and awareness. These initiatives are designed to showcase the government's achievements
and encourage active citizen participation in the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
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