Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 19: Director Horticulture (Planning & Marketing), Vishesh Mahajan today visited Mandis and farms at Bishnah, Samba and Kathua to review the functioning of Mandis as also to ensure better synergy among various departments.
The Director visited Fruit & Vegetable Mandi Bishnah and Kathua and Lakhanpur along with Deputy Director Jammu, Executive Engineer and other officials of the Department.
The Director emphasized on the need for conducive environment at Mandis which can be achieved only by adhering to rules and regulations.
Highlighting the important role of the Department in the development of Mandis and protection of their assets, the Director asked stakeholders especially those carrying trade in Mandis to fully cooperate with authorities so that the goal of overall progress of farmers and horticulturists is achieved.
He also visited the Mango Orchards at village Chadwan and interacted with progressive farmer, Khem Raj and Panchayat Members deliberating on the various schemes available for farmers which can benefit them. He instructed AMO Kathua to ensure that Apni Mandi Chadwal infrastructure is put to immediate use.
He further directed the AMO Kathua to Coordinate with NHAI and also with State Taxes Department to establish a small Counting Centre at Lakhanpur Toll Plaza to ensure proper data of export and import of Fruits & Vegetables.
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