Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Dec 11: Director Sericulture J&K, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat today asked the officers of his department to use latest technology for developing Sericulture in J&K.
After taking over charge as Director Sericulture, Ajaz Bhat was taking a review meeting of Kashmir Division in the Directorate of Sericulture Development Department at Tulsibagh here today.
The meeting was attended by Development officer ISDP Sonawari, Project Executive Officer, Kashmir and District Sericulture Officers and Zonal Officers of Kashmir Division.
Bhat emphasized the importance of utilizing the assets of the department to the maximum keeping in view its mandate to increase the area under Mulberry plantation as well as seed production and assisting the farmers in Silkworm rearing for achieving quality cocoon production. He highlighted the goal of doubling the cocoon production and income of the Silkworm rearers and farmers in J&K.
Director was of the view that Sericulture being a cash crop Industry can significantly contribute in changing the economic conditions of the poor sections of the rural society as minimum inputs are required to start this activity which require an active support of the Department. He asked for working on new strategies and interventions in the critical areas for creating visible impact on the ground.
He called for area expansion in Sericulture by covering tribal/ border belts and other potential areas on cluster mode with the help of holding awareness camps. He said the latest technologies developed by research Institutes need to be taken at farmers level and skill of the Cocoon producers needs to be upgraded with trainings and exposure visits.
He exhorted upon all the officers to exert more efforts for protection of Mulberry Wealth and asked field staff to take actions against the encroachers and stop Illegal cutting of Mulberry trees in the field. He also asked for taking Mulberry plantation all around the National Highways and other areas.
The District officers briefed the Director about the various annual developmental activities of the department both under Capex and CSS (SILK SAMGARA) and HADP with achievements made so far in their respective districts.
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