Tiranga Rally held at Directorate of Agriculture Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A Tiranga rally was Thursday carried out at the Directorate of Agriculture Kashmir under the ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign to commemorate 77 years of progressive India. Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal presided over the ceremony. The participants stood for the national anthem. The Director raised the flag to honour the freedom fighters […]
3rd Handicrafts Quality Control Council Meeting held
Major decisions taken to promote GI/Non GI Labeled Handicraft products
SRINAGAR: The Handicrafts Quality Control Council in its 3rd meeting held under the chairmanship of Director Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir proposed that GI and Non GI QR Code based labels which has been recently launched by Lt. Governor be adopted by all the establishments who are doing their business in Handicrafts sector under the provisions […]
Awareness camp on Implementation of Handlooms (Reservation) Act, 1985 held
SRINAGAR: An awareness camp on Implementation of Handlooms (Reservation) Act, 1985, was Wednesday organised by Weavers Service Centre, Srinagar Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, in Collaboration with Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir at Kashmir Haat, Srinagar. The camp was attended by various representatives of Handloom Cooperative Societies and Handloom Weavers […]
Director Employment inaugurates three Months Skill Training Course
KUPWARA: To fill the potential skill gap among the unemployed youth of district Kupwara, Director Employment J&K, Nisar Ahmad Wani Tuesday inaugurated a three-month skill training course “Domestic IT Helpdesk Attendant”. The batch will consist of 25 trainees selected through a proper interview/ selection process. The skill training aims to impart necessary skills in IT-ITES-enabled […]
Director Agriculture visits various areas of Anantnag, Kulgam
SRINAGAR: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal Tuesday visited various fields of Anantnag, Kulgam districts and took stock of the agriculture scenario in these areas. During the visit, Director Agriculture held interactions with the concerned farmers and took feedback from them regarding various interventions by the department. Speaking to the farmers at different places, […]
Director Agriculture visits Vegetable growing areas of zone Qamarwari
SRINAGAR: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal Monday visited Vegetable Growing areas of Zone Qamarwari in Srinagar district. During the visit, the Director interacted with the progressive vegetable growers of the area. He expressed satisfaction and said that the 3rd batch of different vegetable crops produced under controlled conditions is ready to reach the markets. […]
Fostering Skill Development: GMS Onagam Students Explore Polytechnic College Bandipora
Bandipora: As part of the pioneering initiative “Schooling with Skill,” students from Government Middle School (GMS) Onagam embarked on an enriching visit to Government Polytechnic College Bandipora. This collaborative effort aims to provide students with firsthand knowledge and insights into various vocational skills, empowering them for a brighter future under New Education Policy 2020. Accompanied […]
Field visit, Survey on Current Status of Apple Leaf Blotch Miner Infestation held
SRINAGAR: A team from Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage, Faridabad, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India along with team of Scientists from Division of Entomology, Faculty of Horticulture, and SKUAST-K; Head KVK Pulwama; Head KVK Anantnag and Department of Horticulture, J&K visited ACHD Zainapora, Babapora, Awaneera and Wachi villages of […]
Director Agriculture Kashmir visits SMF Tapper Kreeri
SRINAGAR: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal Saturday visited seed multiplication farm (SMF) Tapper Kreeri to take stock of various agriculture activities there. During the visit, the Director inspected different blocks, hi-tech poly houses at the farm and discussed various innovative interventions and technologies adopted at the farm. Speaking to the experts and staff […]
Director Horticulture visits Budgam, tours multiple High-Density orchards
Participates in Awareness camp at Town Hall Charari Sharief
SRINAGAR: The Director Horticulture Kashmir, G. R. Mir visited district Budgam to encourage the horticultural practices in the region and facilitate a productive exchange of knowledge. During the tour, the Director explored diverse areas within the district, making insightful visits to multiple High-Density orchards. Engaging directly with orchardists, he had meaningful interactions to understand their […]