Work and development programmes of Sericulture and Horticultural departments reviewed at Anantnag ANANTNAG, JULY 22: District Development Commissioner, Anantnag today reviewed the working and the different developmental programmes being executed by Horticulture and Sericulture departments here today. Additional District Development Commissioner, Chief Planning Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer and Assistant Director Sericulture were also present in the meeting besides other concerned officers. Different developmental programmes of the departments being executed in the district were discussed thread bare. While reviewing the Horticulture Sector, District Development Commissioner directed the Chief Horticulture Officer to take necessary steps for ensuring the plantation drive during December every year besides introducing of “grape plantation in the district. District Development Commissioner instructed to prepare demonstration plots of grape plants at least of two hectares during 2013-14. He also instructed to organise awareness camps regarding the different programmes being executed by the Horticulture department, so that more and more fruit growers are made aware about these schemes and avail benefits of the initiatives. District Development Commissioner while reviewing the function of the Sericulture department instructed the concerned to provide “huts” to at least 900 silk-worm rearers during 2013-14. It was given out in the meeting that cocoon production of 50,000 Kgs was recorded in the district last year and it is expected to reach to 60,000 Kgs by the end of the current year. It was also instructed in the meeting that women silk-worm rearers are being provided with an insurance cover of Rs. 15,000 per year by Sericulture department in collaboration with ICICI Lambert to provide best health care facilities to the women rearers, their spouse and children. District Development Commissioner instructed the concerned officer to judiciously utilize the resources so that the benefits of the different schemes are being availed by the general public besides making sure the transparency in procuring the latest technology. He also urged to arrange more exposure visits of growers within and outside the state, so that they are made familiar with the latest tools and techniques in the sector.
Posted on: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 11:30:59 +0000
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