Stresses on developing nurseries of high quality root stock
SRINAGAR, MAY 20: Chief Secretary, Mr B B Vyas Saturday chaired the
State Level Executive Committee (SLEC) meeting of the Mission for Integrated
Development of Horticulture (MIDH)- a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the
holistic growth of the horticulture sector covering fruits, vegetables,
mushrooms, spices, flowers and aromatic plants.
The Committee reviewed the progress of the activities undertaken under
MIDH for the year 2016-17 in the State. It was informed that against the total
outlay of Rs 84.89 Cr, an amount of 73.52 Cr was spent on various components of
the scheme. Similarly, under PMDP, against a total outlay of Rs 124.29 Cr, an
amount of Rs 57.22 Cr was released and an expenditure of Rs 40 Cr has been
recorded till date.
Chief Secretary observed that for increased productivity and attaining
self sufficiency, quality of root stock /plant material is a sine qua non. Therefore,
besides focusing on improving the quality of plant material and water use
efficiency through micro-irrigation, there is need for a coordinated approach
and convergence among various departments, to achieve tangible results. He also
called for establishing quarantine facilities for root stock.
While advocating setting up of GIS based decision support system, Chief
Secretary observed that GIS tool can better organize and analyze spatial data,
address the problems related to spatial and temporal variability of various
natural resources on which the performance of agricultural and horticulture
systems depends.
For capacity-building and Human Resource Development, Chief Secretary
urged the departmental officers to actively participate in various National and
International Conferences/ events.
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