SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 23: An
interactive meeting of expert committee members constituted for
drafting/formulation of Horticulture Policy for Jammu and Kashmir State and
stakeholders including fruit growers, nursery owners, processers, traders,
Controlled Atmosphere (CA) store owners and others was held under the
chairmanship of Secretary Horticulture, Manzoor Ahmad Lone, here today.
Besides others, the interaction session was also attended by the
officers of the Horticulture Department. Various issues of concern were raised
in the interaction by stakeholders which were urged to form the part of the
policy with a view to ensure that the interests of the ultimate stakeholders
are secure and safe in times to come.
Issues of significance including increase of production in apple crop
through introduction of high Density Plants, diversification of fruit
cultivation, strengthening of irrigation aspect in orchards, concerns of
processing/value addition of fruits etc were discussed at length and it was
felt that action programme should be initiated by all stakeholders to
materialise dividends at a very short notice.
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