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| New varieties of basmati being developed by scientist: VC SKUAST-J | | |
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JAMMU, Aug 27: Webinar on Production of Basmati Rice In Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory organised by Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu in collaboration with Basmati Export Development Foundation under APEDA, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt of India Modipuram, Meerut.
On the occasion Prof. J P Sharma Vice Chancellor SKUAST-J appraised that basmati is a principal crop of Jammu region and it is confined to Kathua, Jammu and Samba district. RS PURA of district Jammu is a basmati bowl of country our scientist is doing best for upgrading quality of basmati. New varieties of basmati namely 118 and 138 are being developed by scientist of SKUAST Jammu. He also emphasized that there should be Centre of excellence in SKUAST Jammu to further upgrade its quality and export of the same. Padhamshree Prof V P Singh pointed out that basmati rice cultivation needs some boost up and also appluad the efforts of Scientist of SKUAST Jammu for popularity and developing the basmati. He further narrated the potential of 1121 variety of Basmati.
A K Gupta, Director BEDF deliberated upon the Export orient policy support for farmers. S S Nayyar, General Manager, AIPEDA emphasized that export quantum of Basmati will help to raise not only the livelihood of farmer but also branding the fame of basamti of Jammu region in world. Vinita Sudhanshu DGM APEDA made a detailed presentation about the overview of APEDA activities and functioning. Dr Gulzar Singh Singheeri Principal scientist RRS PAU Kapurthala shared his experience about rice production in general from lakanpur to kupwara with special emphasis on basmati and Mushkbuji.
Rohit Gupta MD Sarweshwar overseas ltd also share his experience about the production and export of basmati from Jammu to different countries of the world. Dr Ritesh Sharma Principal scientist BEDF gives the detailed presentation about production technology of rice along with its nutrient and water management. Earlier Dr S K Gupta Director Education SKAUST J welcomed all the participants in the webinar.
The said event was attended by Scientists, farmers, Rice Exporters, students and their queries were also attend in a discussion time. Dr Jag Pal Sharma Associate Director Research interacted with the farmers and suggested the measures about the organic farming of basmati rice earlier.
Lecture on weed management was delivered by Dr Anil Kumar Professor Agronomy. Rajesh Talwar Registrar and Comptroller was also present on the occasion. The programme concluded with vote of thanks by Dr Bharat Bhushan Joint registrar SKUAST-J. |
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