JAMMU, MAY 21: Minister
for Agriculture, Mohammad Khalil Bandh today underscored the need for making
fresh efforts for the revitalization of State Agro Industries Development
Corporation (SAIDC).
Minister made
these remarks during his maiden visit to JK Kettle Feed Farm Bari Brahmana.
"There is need to infuse new blood in the functioning of State Agro
Industries Development Corporation (SAIDC) and make it more vibrant and
commercial", he added.
Vice Chairman JK
Agro Industries Rashid Mehmood, Director Agriculture, Jammu, Managing Director
Agro Industries Development Corporation, Financial Advisor SAIDC and senior
officers of allied departments were present.
The Minister said
that there is huge employment potential under Agro Industries Sector. He asked
the concerned to take innovative initiatives for making the Corporation
profitable. He advised that new products should be introduced for better
marketing, which in turn increase the income of farming community also.
The Minister
instructed the management to work in synergy and coordinated manner for the
overall development of the Corporation. The Minister instructed the concerned
higher-ups of the Corporation to submit a proposal for the requirement of the
staff to the government for taking appropriate action.
It was stated
that the Corporation has earned Rs 37.27 crore during last year on the sale of
various Agri tools and equipment besides other products.
It was decided in the meeting that the Animal and Sheep Husbandry
Departments be asked to purchase feed from the Feed Plants of the Corporation
for their livestock, which would become a major source for revenue generation
for the Corporation.
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