The inaugural session was attended by Director Extension SKUAST- Kashmir Prof. Dil Mohammad Makhdoomi, Director Horticulture Kashmir Mr. G. R. Mir (JKAS), Director Agriculture Kashmir, Mr. Mohd. Iqbal Chouadry, Sr. Scientist & Head Dr. Sajad Mouhideen, Chief Horticulture Officer Srinagar V.K. Gupta, resource persons Dr. Reis Ahmad Wani from KVK Srinagar Mr. Mohammad Amin Bhat DLSMS form directorate of horticulture Kashmir. and Ms. Saima Hameed DLSMS, KVK Scientists, HDOs along with Horticulture technicians of the District Srinagar.

 

Director Horticulture after welcoming the guests and trainees presented the overall review of programmes with special reference on today’s training program 

 entitled “Designer Plants for Promotion of High-Density Plantation and Rejuvenation of Orchards”. In his speech he said that the project will be a game changer in the overall development of Horticulture sector in Jammu and Kashmir. He further added that the project has been designed in consonance with the available resources, opportunities, technological interventions, and desirable targets. He stressed upon the trainees to work with full zeal and dedication for achievement of results in implementing the targets on ground.

 

Director Agriculture also presented his remarks about this Apex Project and highlighted its importance in uplifting the socio-economic status of the farming community in UT of Jammu & Kashmir. Director Extension SKUAST-Kashmir presented words of wisdom wherein he stressed for the adoption of holistic approach in order to achieve the main goal of this project. Later the resource persons made the presentation and threadbare deliberations were held during the training session and all the doubts of the trainees were addressed on spot. The trainees participated with full dedication and attention in the training programme. (KNS)