An important meeting of the Agriculture Task Force was held on Thursday in the mini auditorium, chaired by Banka District Magistrate Anshul Agarwal. The meeting thoroughly reviewed various schemes related to irrigation, fertilizer availability and distribution, Kharif crop coverage, Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme, Soil Health Card scheme, land conservation projects, and schemes run by the Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development, and Fisheries departments.

During the meeting, the District Magistrate gave strict instructions to all concerned departmental officers. He emphasized that all physical and financial targets set for the schemes for the year 2026-27 must be completed in a timely manner. Additionally, the District Magistrate specifically directed the District Agriculture Officer to prepare a detailed report at the panchayat level on the availability of canal water and its reach to farmers. He also stressed the importance of ensuring strict monitoring of the fertilizer distribution system during Kharif 2026 to prevent any issues for farmers and to curb black marketing of fertilizers.