Floriculture to enhance employment opportunities in J&K: CS

Kashmir: Since the formation of Umar Abdullah’s government in Jammu and Kashmir, attention has been given to the improvement of the horticulture and floriculture sectors in the entire region. In view of this, the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, recently inaugurated “Hot House,” a floriculture development scheme at Lalmandi. He reviewed several sections of the floriculture development schemes and then talked to the concerned officers about the proper enhancement of the sector.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Secretary highlighted the importance of commercial cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants. He said that “promotion of commercial cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants” is one among the 29 projects under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme.

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The top official addressed the officials on many aspects regarding the floriculture development scheme. He was impressed with the way officers are transmitting the importance of floriculture and its commercial values among the educated youth. The commercial cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants in Jammu and Kashmir has escalated. He said that the development of the medicinal plant in the valley will create employment opportunities for locals, as there is a huge market for medicinal and aromatic plants across the country.

Earlier, Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal, along with florist Dr. Anjum Rashid, explained Atal Dulloo about many initiatives for the development of a floriculture development scheme. He also informed the Chief Secretary regarding the progress made under HADP projects, CSS, and other programmes.