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| Over 2000 Amla saplings distributed among farmers | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
Akhnoor, August 9: As part of the state Amla plantation campaign of J&K State Medicinal Plants Board launched in February 2010, Government Degree College, Akhnoor distributed over 2000 Amla saplings to farmers of neighbouring villages here today.
Minister for Health, Floriculture, Horticulture, Sham Lal Sharma and the Chairman, J&K State Medicinal Plants Board launches the second phase of Amla (Embilca officinalis) plantation drive by planting and distributing Amla saplings to farmers at Govt. Degree College Akhnoor. Speaking on the occasion, Sharma said that Amla has great utility in AYUSH and large industries in the country as they are manufacturing amla products.
He appreciated the innovative efforts of GDC Akhnoor to implement this kind of drive and setting up an example for other institutions to help the local population besides class room teaching.
Meanwhile, the Minister issued spot instructions to set up botanical garden and to develop a patch of about 16-20 kanals into a beautiful park. He also announced to open a health center in college, constructing a canteen shed, and assured to speed up the second phase work of this yet newly established college. Sham Lal inaugurated the water cooler for college and promised for an additional one and a bus for college as well. The Minister also launched the college website: www.gdcakhnoor.com on this day.
Dr. Abdul Kabir Dar Director Indian Systems of Medicine J&K, and Chief Executive Officer J&K State Medicinal Plants Board were also present.
Earlier Dr. Kaushal Smotra, Principal Govt. Degree College Akhnoor welcomed the dignitaries and appreciated the role of Minister for bringing up the economical status of the residents of Akhnoor by his yeoman efforts. Prof Shivani Manchanda thanked the guests.
Present among others include sh. J.L. Sharma, Director Horticulture, Sh. K.K. Sharma, Director, Floriculture, CMO Jammu, Dr. Taran Singh, Liaison Officer SMPB, Dr. Aftab Iqbal Mir Research Officer SMPB, and Sarpanch of the area.
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