Srinagar, Mar 20 (KNS): In a bid to promote Horti-Tourism, department of horticulture Kashmir is going to hold Spring Blossom Festival 2022 at Centre of Excellence (CEO) Zawoora, Khanmoh on Monday with Director General Horticulture Kashmir reviewing the preparedness.
According to a statement, issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS), DG Horticulture Kashmir, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat reviewed the preparedness as the department is going to celebrate Spring Blossom Festival-2022 at CEO Zawoora.
The statement reads that during the meeting, DG informed that the festival shall continue for one month and is first of its kind initiative of the department to promote Horti-tourism.
“The main attraction of the programme shall be the exhibition of different fruits, plants of elite quality, High density technology, Horticulture machinery and cultural programmes etc.”
DG on the occasion urged the general public particularly students to participate in the event and get themselves refreshed. “Visitors will also get a chance to visit the centre and witness the beautiful blooming season of different fruit crops.”
It reads that Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K. Pole will be chief guest on the occasion, while vice-chairperson J&K KVIB, Dr. Hinna Shafi Bhat will be as guest of honour.
As per the statement, meeting was attended by Deputy Director (Central), Chief Horticulture Officers, Chief Canning Instructor, Farm Manager ACHD, Rajbagh & Zainpora, Horticulture Information Officer and other horticulture stakeholders. (KNS)