Srinagar, Sep 28 (KNS): A Delegations from Policy Advocacy and Research Centre, Mumbai represented by executive director, Vikram Sankaranarayanan and Project Coordinator Ruchita Rane and Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company (Mahyco Grow) Mumbai represented by its Director Aashish R. Barwale, are on a visit to Kashmir to review the marketing, post-harvest management infrastructure related to Horticulture. 

In a statement, issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS) a spokesperson said that the delegation conducted an extensive tour of District Pulwama.

“Director General Horticulture, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat accompanied the delegation. Pertinently, the UT Government has already signed MoU with PARC, Mumbai regarding action driven policies, strategic investments by potential investors to bring ground-breaking transformation in Horticulture and Industrial sectors in J&K,” reads the statement.

It reads that the group paid visit to various HD Orchards, CA Stores, Apple Beverage plant, Valley’s 1st Trellis support system manufacturing unit etc.

“The group also conducted a meeting at Pulwama which was attended by Mohammad Shafi, General Secretary Industrial Association Lassipora, Majid Wafia, President CA Store Association, Izhan Javeed, CEO M/S Fruit Master Pvt. Ltd and representatives of Panchal Agro Fresh Pvt. Ltd, Alnoor Agri Fresh Ltd, besides some progressive growers. Director General apprised the team about the present scenario of Horticulture in Kashmir and assured the group of all possible support for the uplifment of Horticulture Sector in the valley.”

It reads that the delegation promised that the companies are committed to help grow the horticulture Sector by making investment in establishment of Cold Chain facilities, marketing of fruit etc., thereby boosting the Horticulture sector in the valley. 

“At the end, Director General thanked the delegation and hoped that more and more private investments in Horticulture sector are made in future,” it reads. (KNS)