Engagement of Krishi Udyamis/Agricultural Entrepreneurs in District Poonch

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Advertisement Notice for Engagement of Krishi Udyamis (KU)/Agricultural Entrepreneurs in District Poonch under Holistic Agriculture Development Program.

Advertisement Notification No:-391 of 2024

Dated :-03/12/2024

In continuation to the Advertisement Notification No:-367 dated:- 11/11/2024 applications on prescribed format are re-invited from eligible candidates for their engagement as Krishi Udyamis (KUs) for all the left out 98 KKGs phase II of the district Poonch on contractual basis for a period of two years (extensible) subject to the terms and conditions as laid down in the contract agreement.

A. KEY DETAILS:

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS:

1- Detailed information including application form can be obtained from office of Deputy Commissioner Poonch or downloaded from official websites of Agriculture Production Department (https://jkapd.nic.in) and (https://hadp.jk.gov.in)

2- Candidate must have the requisite qualification for the post applied.

3- Age should be between 21 and 45 years as of the last date of submission.

4- Self-attested photocopies of the following documents must be attached with the application form.

5- Date of birth certificate (Matriculation certificate).

6- Marks certificate of all qualifying examinations.

7- Domicile Certificate

8- Character certificate issued by competent authority

9- Completed application forms should be submitted to the office of the Deputy Commissioner Poonch in person or through registered post.

10- Any postal delay shall not be the responsibility of the APD/advertising authority.

11- Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected without further notice.

12- Original documents shall have to be presented during the verification process.

B. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR KRISHI UDYAMIS (KUS):

1- The selected KU shall enter into an agreement with the APD and shall have to deposit a refundable security amount of Rs 10.000 (Rupees ten thousand only) in the form of Fixed Deposit Receipt from any scheduled commercial bank.

2- Nature of Engagement: The selected KU will work on a franchise-franchisee basis, the operation of Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGS) at the panchayat level will be carried out by KUS under the support and framework provided by the Agriculture Production Department with the aim of fostering entrepreneurship, local empowerment, and the effective delivery of agricultural services in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

3- No Right to Regular Appointment: KUs are not entitled to claim any regular appointment.

4- Asset Ownership and Maintenance: Assets provided by the department for KKGs shall remain the exclusive property of the department KUs will function as custodians of the infrastructure and facilities, being responsible for their maintenance.

5- Management under Supervision: KKGs shall be managed by KU under the supervision of a Designated APD Officer from the respective locality, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and guidelines.

6- Training and Fee Entitlement: KUs shall be provided with requisite training to enhance their skills. They will be entitled to a payment of fees out of contingency for participating in such training sessions and programs.

7- Input License Provision: The Directorate of Agriculture shall provide/facilitate Entrepreneurs with the requisite input license, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

8- Nodal Agency for Establishment and Administration: The Mission Director HADP shall act as the nodal agency responsible for the establishment and administration of KKGs, overseeing their effective functioning.

9- Technological Support: Development Departments and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) shall provide regular technology support to KUs, ensuring they stay abreast of the latest advancements in agricultural technology. SKUAST cyber extension hub shall be integrated with the KKG software ecosystem for continuous and sustainable technology backup.

10- Facilitation of Linkages: The Agriculture Production Department/Mission Directorate HADP shall facilitate the linkage of KKGs with input companies and financial institutions by entering into Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with these institutions, fostering collaborative efforts.

11- Extension of Functions: Village/Panchayat level workers of Agriculture and allied departments shall extend their functions through KKGS, enhancing the reach and impact of agricultural services.

12- Service Charges and Compliance: KUs shall charge nominal service charges and adhere to all requisite norms for extending services. A rate card for service charges shall be issued by the Mission Director HADP from time to time. Weekly reporting to Panchayat, Block, and Line departments is mandatory.

13- Succession Plan on Disengagement: In the event of a KU leaving the assignment or being disengaged, the functioning of KKG will directly come under the control of the designated APD Officer for the said KKG, till the process of engaging new KU is completed.

14- Agreement Termination Conditions:

a) The Agreement may be terminated by both parties (KU & APD) with a 3-month prior notice. KUs, however, must provide an undertaking to stay in the agreement for a minimum of two years In the case of exit before two years by the KU, the security amount of INR 10,000 (Rupees Ten thousand) will be forfeited. This is in addition to the 3-month prior notice.

b) For all purposes, the Designated APD Officer will be the overall custodian of the entire KKG setup, including monitoring of services rendered and assets.

c) Flexibility in Terms & Conditions. All the conditions mentioned in the advertisement notice shall constitute the terms and conditions of the agreement. However, APD reserves the right to change or add any other condition at the time of signing of the agreement.

B. PROCEDURE AND CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF PLE

The following procedure and criteria shall be adopted for the recruitment of Krishi Udyamis (KUS)

i. Application Submission:

Interested candidates are required to submit their applications as per prescribed format (Annexure A). Applications must submitted on or before the specified deadline. Any postal delay shall not be the responsibility of the APD/recruitment authority

ii. Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the official notification including educational qualifications, age limits and any other specified requirements.

1. Document Verification:

Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo document verification. Original certificates, mark sheets and other essential documents must be presented for verification.

2. Publication of List of Selected Candidates:

The list of selected candidates, subject to document verification, will be published on the official websites of the District and the Agriculture Production Department.

3. Engagement Duration:

Successful candidates will be engaged initially for a period of two years with the possibility of annual extensions based on satisfactory performance and continuation of scheme.

4. Agreement Signing:

Selected candidates will be required to sign an Agreement with the Agriculture Production Department, outlining the terms of engagement and responsibilities.

5. Declaration:

Applicants must submit a declaration (Annexure B) affirming the accuracy of information provided in the application.

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