The INS News
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Regional
    • Srinagar
    • Jammu
    • National
    • World
  • Business & Economy
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Gallery
    • Video Gallery
  • Health
  • Jobs & Careers
  • Press Releases
  • Blog
  • Home
  • News
    • Regional
    • Srinagar
    • Jammu
    • National
    • World
  • Business & Economy
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Gallery
    • Video Gallery
  • Health
  • Jobs & Careers
  • Press Releases
  • Blog
No Result
View All Result
The INS News
No Result
View All Result
Home News Regional

Govt focusing to make horticulture lucrative venture: Advisor Khan

INS Desk by INS Desk
July 25, 2019
A A
72093 MT fruit production recorded, 5744 hectares under Horticulture in Bandipora
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterWhatsappTelegramEmail

Srinagar: Advisor to Governor Farooq Ahmad Khan today chaired a meeting here to take stock of controlled atmosphere storage facilities being provided to the fruit growers of the valley.
Secretary Agriculture/Horticulture Manzoor Ahmad Lone, Director Horticulture Kashmir Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, Director Horticulture Planning and Marketing Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari and representatives of CA store entrepreneurs were present in the meeting.
During the meeting, Advisor Khan said that Horticulture sector is the backbone of the State’s economy and has a vast potential to emerge as a viable and lucrative venture. He said that the value addition of the fruit products is the prime concern of the Government and the focus is to increase the shelf life of fruit crops by introducing hi-tech cold storage facilities at every fruit growing area.
He said that the horticulture sector of the state has a vast potential of high-density plantation as the agro-climatic condition of the state is feasible and directed the officers to take initiatives to bring more areas under the plantation.
Khan also stressed upon the officers to reach out to the growers with the latest technologies and aware them regarding post-harvest handling and storage of the fruit crops so that the shelf life of the crop is increased for getting more returns while selling the fruit crops during offseason.
Advisor directed the officers of Horticulture Department to rope in young educated youth of the state, train them with latest technological interventions and innovations so that they are converted into successful entrepreneurs for earning their livelihood.
On the occasion, Secretary Horticulture apprised the meeting regarding the availability of cold storage facilities and said that the cold storage facilities across the state will be upgraded and new units will be established for the benefit of the growers.
The CA store entrepreneurs raised various issues which included finance, bad condition of roads resulting in spoilage of fruit crops during transit and transportation, more funds for establishing grading and packing units and raised the demand for an extensive horticulture estate in the state.
The Advisor gave the CA store entrepreneurs a patient hearing and assured that all of their genuine issues will be looked into and addressed accordingly.

RELATED POSTS

Sanjeev Verma is new CEO, J&K

In Poonch, Amit Shah announces special package for Pak shelling hit victims

8 cops injured in Uri, Bla accident

Buy JNews
ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

Vehicular movement suspended on Mughal road, rains cause landslides along route

Next Post

Advisor Kumar attends CMOs Conference

INS Desk

INS Desk

Related Posts

Sanjeev Verma is new CEO, J&K
Regional

Sanjeev Verma is new CEO, J&K

May 30, 2025
In Poonch, Amit Shah announces special package for Pak shelling hit victims
Regional

In Poonch, Amit Shah announces special package for Pak shelling hit victims

May 30, 2025
3 persons killed in Kishtwar accident
Regional

8 cops injured in Uri, Bla accident

May 30, 2025
CIK raids multiple locations in Anantnag, Kulgam
Regional

CIK raids multiple locations in Kashmir

May 30, 2025
Amit Shah arrives in J&K for 2-day visit
Regional

Amit Shah arrives in J&K for 2-day visit

May 30, 2025
3 persons killed in Kishtwar accident
Regional

5 persons injured in Rajouri accident

May 29, 2025
Next Post

Advisor Kumar attends CMOs Conference

NGT bans chanting of mantras, ringing of bells at Amarnath shrine

7,021 Yatris visit Cave shrine

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *




3 IAS officers attached to H&ME for assisting in Coronavirus mitigation efforts in J&K

J&K Reports 631 Covid-19 Cases, No Deaths

July 24, 2022
Private Schools to conduct exams for classes 5th to 9th

PSC postpones Civil Services Judicial exam scheduled for May 28

May 27, 2017
Pulwama Gunfight: One militant killed, operation underway

Exchange of fire between militants, security forces in Doda

July 15, 2024

About

Indian News Service (INS) is the first registered online news portal from the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Our creative team consists of like-minded and socially concerned team of media professionals who carry decades of experience in their field of profession at their back. Our core values have pillars in honesty, empathy, credibility, equality and integrity.

More

© 2022 INS News - Designed by GITS.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Regional
    • Srinagar
    • Jammu
    • National
    • World
  • Business & Economy
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Gallery
    • Video Gallery
  • Health
  • Jobs & Careers
  • Press Releases
  • Blog

© 2022 INS News - Designed by GITS.