BANDIPORA: Member of Legislative Assembly for Bandipora Constituency, Nizamuddin Bhat, today participated in two significant programmes aimed at promoting youth empowerment and strengthening the economy.
Earlier, the MLA opened the KCFL Football Trials at SK Stadium Bandipora, organised by the Jammu and Kashmir sports council. Interacting with aspiring footballers, he highlighted the values of discipline, consistency, teamwork and perseverance, stating that sports not only nurture talent but also shape character, confidence and responsible citizenship.
The MLA appreciated the continued efforts of the Sports Council in providing a meaningful platform for young athletes to showcase their potential and pursue excellence, adding that sports play a vital role in steering youth towards positive and constructive engagement. Later, the MLA attended a District Level Horticulture Awareness Camp as chief guest, organised by the Department of Horticulture Bandipora at Public Park Watpora.
Addressing orchardists, farmers and the general public, the MLA emphasized the importance of horticulture in strengthening the rural economy and generating employment opportunities for farmers and youth. He stressed the need for adopting modern techniques and scientific methods to enhance fruit production and improve the quality of horticultural produce in the district.
The awareness camp witnessed participation of Additional Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Chief Horticulture Officer Bandipora, LDM Bandipora, officers from Agriculture and allied departments, former PRI members, orchardists, farmers and the general public.
Experts from the Horticulture Department sensitized participants about various government welfare schemes, high-density plantation, pest management, pruning techniques and measures for increasing orchard productivity. The participants appreciated the initiative and expressed hope that such awareness programmes would continue in future for the benefit of the farming community.


