Visits Organic Vegetable Market In Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Additional Secretary, Union Ministry of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Vivek Agarwal, concluded his five day visit to Kashmir Valley with inspection of organic vegetable market Lalmandi, Srinagar.
Agarwal visited and inspected different organically grown vegetable and exotic vegetable markets set up by the Directorate of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Kashmir.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Additional Secretary said that organic farming is being acknowledged as a viable crop production system which can sustain soil health, eco system and people by combining tradition, innovation and improved farm technology. He said this region having best agro climatic conditions for organic farming can also increase employment opportunities for farmers as well as educated unemployed youth. He added that Union Ministry of Agriculture will provide all support and help to boost organic sector in the valley.
Vivek Agarwal said these centers are providing better opportunities to sellers and consumers for bringing right product at right price.
Director, Agriculture, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal, briefed Additional Secretary about the need of setting up of these centers which is being acknowledged by all in the society, as they can purchase organic as well as exotic vegetables from here at a reasonable price.
While elaborating on success rate of organic production in the valley, Director said that organic vegetables are becoming an integral part of regular food consumption, for which the department is taking various initiatives, such as providing space to the growers is a hand holding initiative. He added that for the first time since establishment of Organic Vegetable Market Lalmandi, black cumin (Kala Zeera), pulses and honey from Gurez Valley will be available for sale from today.
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