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Inauguration of Tech Exhibition-cum-Seed Mela
Initiatives for Livestock Sector Enhancement
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying inaugurated the two-day Technology Exhibition-cum-Seed Mela at SKUAST Kashmir on Monday.
The event witnessed the inauguration of various works and programmes including SKUAST Kashmir’s commercial Silage Unit, Krishi Radio and Rural Internship – Student Rural Exploration programme of J&K Government under HADP.
SKUAST Kashmir’s commercial Silage Unit
Krishi Radio, and Rural Internship program
Holistic Agricultural Development Programme (HADP)
In his address, Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, commended the LG led UT Administration for transforming the Agriculture and allied sector of J&K and promoting innovation based Agri Startups.
Establishing A Modern Fish Market
Empowerment Initiatives for Various Communities
The Union Minister also announced an Aqua park for J&K. He assured all possible support in upscaling the livestock production, establishment of Modern Fish Market and creating more livelihood avenues for the local farmers and pastoralists in the Union Territory.
SKUAST Kashmir’s commercial Silage Unit
Unveiling of Start-Up Studio
Speaking on the occasion, the LG expressed gratitude to the Union Minister and Government of India for their support and cooperation in the development of the Agriculture and Allied sector of the Union Territory.
He also appreciated the vital role of SKUAST-Kashmir in driving reforms in the Agriculture Sector and unlocking the potential of Jammu Kashmir.
"Today, we celebrate the spirit of innovation and resilience that defines our agricultural landscape. This event serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, technology dissemination, and market linkages, empowering our farmers to embrace modern practices while preserving our age-old traditions," the LG said.
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