Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 17: CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu organised one day workshop-cum-seed distribution programme under CSIR Floriculture Mission here today, which was attended by progressive farmers, entrepreneurs, scientists and officers of Agriculture Department Jammu.
K K Sharma, Director Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Deptt Jammu, was chief guest on the occasion. Speaking at the event, he commended the efforts of CSIR IIIM for conducting the workshop and expressed his keen interest in promotion of Floriculture sector in Jammu division with an aim to benefit farmers of J&K. He further emphasized on the integrated approach of farming for sustainable agriculture and securing livelihood of farmers.
Dr Suphla Gupta, Principal Scientist, CSIR-IIIM Jammu, gave an overview about the workshop and informed about the role of CSIR-IIIM in development and dissemination of the technologies on cultivation and post harvest handling of commercially important floricultural crops.
Dr Iqra Farooq, Project Associate, gave a technical presentation on the occasion describing in detail the commercial production of marigold.
Tajinder Singh, President Flower Growers Association, Jammu, highlighted the importance of commercial floriculture. He emphasized on establishment of viable marketing linkages to harness full potential of the sector.
Dr Shahid Rasool, Nodal Scientist of the Mission in J&K, in his address, mentioned that under innovation driven initiatives of Union Minister of Science and Technology who is also Vice President CSIR, various Mission programmes were launched all over India which have a great impact on inclusive economic development of farmers.
Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Chief Scientist and Head IIIM Srinagar, said that owing to the diverse climatic conditions, J&K has a potential for production of quality flowering crops for local as well as export oriented market.
On the occasion, seeds of hybrid marigold were distributed among 92 farmers associated with cultivation of marigold from Jammu District. It was also informed that in coming days, the seeds of hybrid marigold would also be distributed among the farmers of Samba and Kathua districts.
Bhavna Verma conducted proceeding of the programme while Ritu Devi and Praveen Kumar provided active support for organising the event.
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