Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!š Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: Director Horticulture Jammu (DHJ) Gul Syed today visited the Horticulture Farm in Ramban. He was accompanied by Chief Horticulture Officer Rajinder Kumar; Assistant Director Sunil Gupta; Farm Manager Pardeep Dingra, ACHD and other officers and officials of the Horticulture Department.
During the visit, the Director instructed the officers and officials to ensure the availability of quality planting material. He emphasized the propagation of strawberry and blueberry crops and discussed measures for farm enrichment.
Later, the Director visited Chenab Valley Farm at Chambalwas in the presence of Zubir Sohal. An awareness camp was organized wherein 80 farmers participated. The Director explained the benefits of departmental schemes and highlighted the importance of rainy season plantations. He identified additional areas for Ultra High-Density Plantation and stressed focusing on promoting Chandler walnut varieties. He also deliberated on HADP, ATMA, CSS and other Horticulture schemes along with processing and value addition for the benefit of beneficiaries. The session included awareness on modern horticulture practices.
Thereafter, the team visited the Government Fruit Plant Nursery at Nogam, Banihal, where the Director reviewed all plants and issued necessary instructions to develop mother blocks with special emphasis on the Kiwi mother block.
