Govt designates Director H&H for enforcing J&KPMSCU act
SRINAGAR: The Government has designated the Director of Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir as the authority responsible for enforcing the J&K Prohibition of Manufacture of Specified Copper Utensils (by machine) Act. The step is aimed to combat the introduction of machines in crafting copper utensils which has resulted in marginalization of traditional artisans, and has allowed […]
Director Agriculture inaugurates Hi-tech Polyhouses at Chadoora
SRINAGAR: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal Tuesday inaugurated two hi-tech polyhouses at Buchroo and Panzan in Chadoora Budgam, under Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). Expressing his views on the occasion, Director Agriculture marked the importance of hi-tech polyhouse technology. He said this technology has transformed the agriculture scenario in the region. He said […]
MSME DFO Sgr, IICT Sgr initiate two six-week ESDP for artisans
SRINAGAR: Recognizing the importance of empowering local artisans, Br MSME DFO Srinagar, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT) Srinagar has initiated two six-weeks Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programs (ESDP) for artisans in Maharajpora and Khanpora Handwara areas of Baramulla and Kupwara districts. Br- Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development and Facilitation Office […]
Director Agriculture inaugurates seven days DLTP on Scientific Beekeeping
SRINAGAR: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal Tuesday inaugurated seven days divisional level training programme (DLTP) on scientific beekeeping under (NBHM) at Agriculture Complex Lalmandi Srinagar. The inaugural session of the week-long program was attended by beekeepers, students and officers of the department. Addressing the session, Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal highlighted the […]
Director Horti. emphasizes pivotal role of Horticulture
Attends mega Awareness Camp at Budgam SRINAGAR: Director Horticulture Kashmir, G. R. Mir Saturday attended a mega awareness camp in Budgam district, aimed at empowering local farmers with insights into the latest horticultural schemes and technical advancements. The event witnessed active participation from key stakeholders, including Chief Horticulture Officer Budgam, Dr M Iqbal Baba; officers […]
State Taxes Department conducts inspection drives across Srinagar, Ganderbal
SRINAGAR: State Taxes Department Friday continued the inspection drives across district Srinagar and Ganderbal districts to ensure compliance by business establishment to the provisions of J&K Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, prevent tax evasion and to create awareness among the consumers about their rights under the tax. Led by Tabassum Shafat Kamili, Deputy Commissioner, […]
Director Agriculture reviews progress on establishment of Medicinal, Aromatic Plants
SRINAGAR: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal Wednesday visited Verinag and reviewed the progress on the work of establishing a Medicinal and Aromatic plants farm, there. Addressing officers, Director Agriculture said that quality/ quantity of the work should be maintained during the execution of different works. He highlighted the importance of coordination among different […]
Commercial units in Reasi directed to install CCTVs within 21 days
Jammu: Commercial units in Reasi district have been directed to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in their business premises within 21 days for the security of the public. District Magistrate, Reasi, Vishesh Paul Mahajan also asked the owners of hotels, guest houses, restaurants, dhabas, shopping malls and other commercial establishments at Katra and Ransoo to […]
Saurabh Bhagat visits ITI Shopian, Interacts with trainees
SHOPIAN: Commissioner Secretary, Science and Technology and Skill Development Department (SDD), Saurabh Bhagat, Wednesday visited Government ITI Shopian where he interacted with the first batch of Trainees under PM Vishwakarma scheme. He also presided over an awareness camp. Speaking on the occasion, Commissioner Secretary underscored the pivotal role of PM Vishwakarma scheme in empowering the […]
Yasha Mudgal reviews working of Farmer Producer Organizations
JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary Cooperative and Mission Director, Holistic Agriculture Development Production (HADP), Yasha Mudgal, Tuesday had a comprehensive review of working of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). Yasha Mudgal assessed the impact of FPOs in fostering economic empowerment, enhancing market access and promoting sustainable farming practices in the region. “FPOs, being crucial entities in the agricultural […]
