“SRMA”, Nagdandi heading for self generation

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Mar 30: Kashmir under the Aegies of Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari is heading for Self generation-Self Support with the establishment of “High Density Apple Orchard” on modern lines under the Technical Support of “Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture” (CITH) on 40 Kanals of unutilized waste land.
According to chairman of the Administrative Committee of SRMA, B L Bhat all old, diseased, dried & unproductive trees were removed with roots, the area properly leveled & laid out for plantation. Five most promising export oriented “Apple Cultivars” namely Star Crimson, Organ Spur, Red Chief, Silver Spur& Galla Mast supplied & grafted on 1500 Clonal Mailing Merton 106 Root Stocks by “CITH” shall come into fruiting within four years with expected annual income at Rs. five to 10 Lacs upto peak commercial fruiting as per report of Ashram Technical Consultants Ashok Kakru & M.K. Koul, a major step towards Self Generation.
The orchard being developed on modern lines besides making “SRMA” self sufficient through organic production shall serve as a scientific “demonstrative unit” for the local populace to utilize their waste lands for most productive purposes, a step towards upliftment of Rural Economy. This was stated by B.L Bhat, Chairman Administrative Committee, SRMA, Nagdandi, Achabal, Anantnag in the meet attended by hundreds of KP Youth working in Valley from Vessu, Mattan, Hall, Sheikhpora, other areas & Pilgrims besides R.L. Teng, P.N. Raina, RL Pandita, Satish Bhat, JK Razdan, BK Raina, MK Kak, Bal Ji Raina,. Adhitya Pandita, PL Raina, Sr. VK Life Workers, Atul Saha & Kum. Lalita Ji.

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