SRINAGAR, MARCH 17: Minister for Relief, Rehabilitation, Reconstruction
and Floriculture, Javaid Mustafa Mir inaugurated floriculture fair at
Floriculture Mandi, Rajbagh here today.
The Fair was organized by Department of
Floriculture with an aim to showcase their activities and success stories of
growers all over the valley.
On the occasion, the Minister said
that with the introduction of latest technology in floriculture, the sector has
the potential in filliping socio-economic conditions of the farming community
in the State.
Later, he went to the
stalls which were set up by growers registered with the department. He
lauded the usage of the modern equipment in the field and achievements of
growers.
On the occasion, growers apprised the Minister
about the difficulties being faced by them during cultivation which include
lack of heating facility in the winter season.
Referring to the achievements registered by the
Department, Director Floriculture MathoraMasoom said that floriculture has a
lot of potential in providing livelihood to the youth as it is evident from the
success stories from the Valley growers.
Deputy Director Floriculture, Nazir Ahmad Reshi
said that agro-climatic conditions of Kashmir are highly suited for the
production of flowers and in this regard, the department is providing
infrastructure, manure and plant material on subsidized rates to the cultivators.
District Floriculture officers, farmers and other
concerned were also present on the occasion.
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