Pulwama, Jan 22: Director Sericulture Development Department, J&K, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat on Monday emphasized upon the officers and other field functionaries to work on mission mode to disseminate awareness among silkworm rearers, farmers and youth regarding various schemes including Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and facilities provided by the department.
A large number of people can avail the benefits and earn dignified livelihood by engaging themselves with the Sericulture Department, the Director said while conducting a comprehensive field visit to south Kashmir’s Pulwama district where he took stock of the ongoing developmental works and other departmental activities.
On the occasion, Bhat visited various Mulberry Farms, Blocks and Nurseries and inspected many nurseries including Tumlhal Mulberry Farm/Nursery which is spread over an area of 700 kanals.
The primary objective of the visit of the Director was to closely monitor and assess the ongoing developmental activities and functioning of the department.
Besides, to achieve all the targets and goals the District Sericulture Officers were directed by the Director Sericulture J&K to promptly update him about progress made about departmental activities and developmental works being carried out regularly.
The Director recounted that Pulwama was once renowned for its thriving sericulture activities and to bring back the glory of Sericulture in the district, the department is committed to rejuvenating and promoting silk production and reviving the past legacy of Sericulture in transforming the economic condition of people. He emphasized the officers and officials to actively engage with the local populace to provide them with support, training and all other facilities proactively.
The Director reiterated that Cocoon Auction Markets will be organized on time and the preparation in this regard will be anticipated by the department in due course of time.
