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During the visit, the Director conducted a Mega Awareness Camp at GFPN Nowpachi, Marwah, bringing various horticulture services and information directly to the doorstep of orchardists. He interacted with growers and highlighted the benefits of various government initiatives, including the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), Revised Modified High-Density Plantation Scheme and post-harvest management and value addition of fruit crops.
The Director also inspected the departmental nursery, inaugurated the newly constructed Horticulture Development Officer (HDO) Office at Marwah, and visited several Ultra High-Density (UHD) apple orchards and walnut orchards in the area to assess their progress and provide technical guidance to growers.
During his two-day stay, Gul Syed patiently listened to the grievances and suggestions of the orchardist community. Several issues were resolved on the spot, while the remaining genuine demands were assured of priority consideration and timely resolution.
The orchardists expressed their gratitude to the Director for his visit, stating that it was the first-ever visit by a Director Horticulture Jammu to Marwah Zone. They appreciated the departmentās proactive approach and expressed confidence that the visit would significantly strengthen horticulture development in the remote region.
