HPADS

HIMACHAL PRADESH AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY

ABOUT THE SOCIETY

Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Development Society (HPADS) was established as an autonomous organization outside the Department of Agriculture, H.P., on Feb. 7, 2011 under HP Society Registration Act, 2006 for smooth & effective implementation of the JICA assisted project. The society consists of the following bodies:

  • Governing Council (The General House)
  • Executive Committee
  • Project Management Units

The Governing Council in its first meeting held on January 6, 2011, approved the memorandum of association, Rules & Regulations of HPAD Society and subsequently, its registration under the Act, the instrument of society came into force.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

  • The society is an independent and autonomous body with the main aim to enhance farmers’ income through sustainable and diversified farming system in Himachal Pradesh.
  • To implement the project “Himachal Pradesh Crop Diversification Promotion Project” in Himachal Pradesh with due diligence and efficiency and in conformity with appropriate powers and with due regard to social and environment guidelines, acceptable to stakeholders and the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh in accordance with the MOU signed between the funding agency, Gol and GoHP.

After the successful implementation and completion of Phase-I of HPCDP Project, the Govt. of H.P. renotified the Governing body and Executive Committee of Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Development Society (HPADS) for implementation of Phase-II of H.P. Crop Diversification Promotion Project, JICA-ODA on 5th March, 2021.

Powers & Functions of the Governing Council

The Governing Council have the following powers and functions:

  • Observe the provisions of the memorandum of Association rules and such instruction of Govt. of H.P. in department dealing with the affairs of the Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Development Society, as may be issued, from time to time.
  • Exercise general control and issue such directions for the efficient management and administration of the affairs of the HPADS, as may be necessary.
  • Nominate members of the Executive Committee in accordance with rules.
  • Approve the annual budget of the HPADS, drawn up by the Executive Council and approve the budget for submission to the Govt. of H.P., for sanction of grants.
  • Consider the annual report approved by the Executive Committee.
  • Consider the balance sheet and audited accounts.
  • Add and amend, with prior approval of the Govt. of H.P., rules of the HPADS.
  • Form bye-laws, not inconsistent with these rules and the memorandum of association for the management, administration & regulation of the business of the HPADS for the furtherance of its objectives.
  • To constitute committees, with or without powers to control, namely:
    i. Executive Committee.
    ii. Any other committee deemed necessary.
  • To perform such other functions as are entrusted to it, under these rules.
  • The Governing Body may by resolution delegate the powers to its chairman or of any Standing Committee or the Project Director, State PMU or to any other officer of the HPADS, such of its powers for the conduct of business, as it may deem fit.
Powers & Functions of the Executive Committee
The Executive Committee shall have the following powers and functions:

  • It shall be the responsibility of the Executive Committee to endeavour to achieve the objective of the Society and to discharge all its functions. The Executive Committee shall exercise all administrative and financial powers including powers to create posts of all descriptions and make appointments, thereon, in accordance with regulations.
  • The Executive Committee shall have under its control the management of all the affairs and funds of the Society.
  • The Executive Committee shall have the powers and responsibilities in respect of the following:
    i. To frame, regulation with the approval of the State Government.
    ii. To frame amend or repeal any bye-laws for the conduct of activities of the Society, in furthering its objectives with the approval of the Governing Council.
  • The Executive Committee shall have the powers to enter into agreement(s) with other public or private organizations or individuals for furtherance of the objectives of the society.
  • The Executive Committee shall have the powers for securing and accepting endowments, grants-in-aid, donation, or gifts to the Society on mutually agreed terms and conditions, of which shall not be inconsistent or in conflict with the objectives of the Society or with provisions of these rules.
  • The Executive Committee shall have the powers to take over and/or acquire in the name of the Society by purchase, gift or otherwise from Government and other public bodies or private individuals, any movable and immovable properties in the State or elsewhere or other funds together, with any attendant obligation and engagement, not inconsistent with the objectives of the Society and the provisions of these rules.
  • The Executive Committee shall take all steps to establish Project Management Unit or any other institution at State Level, District Level and Block Level required for the successful implementation of the project.
  • The Executive Committee shall have the powers to sell or give on lease any movable or immovable property of the Society provided, however, that no asset of the Society created out of Govt. grants shall without the approval of the Government be dispose off, encumbered or utilized for purpose other than those for which the grant was sanctioned.
  • The Executive Committee shall also:
    i. Consider and approve the Annual Plan of Operation of Project “Himachal Pradesh Crop Diversification Promotion Project”.
    ii. Consider and approve the Annual budget of the project.
    iii. Sort out problems in the implementation of the project.
    iv. To ensure coordination with the line Departments / Agencies for the project activities.
    v. To review the implementation of the activities under the project.
    vi. Preform any other works assigned by the Government.
  • The Executive Committee may delegate to the Chairman, Project Director or any of its members and/or to a Committee/Group or any other officer of the Society/project such administrative and financial powers and impose such duties as it deems proper and also duties that are to be exercised or discharged in furtherance of the objectives of the society.