Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 24: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi under the aegis of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) is promoting the commercial floriculture, organic vegetables, poultry farming and value addition of fruits among the rural youths of hilly distt. Reasi of J&K under the dynamic stewardship of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. B.N. Tripathi and Director Extension, Prof.Amrish Vaid of SKUAST-J.KVK is empowering and guiding the rural youths under Attracting and Retaining Youths in Agriculture (ARYA) project undergoing in the district.
According to Sr. Scientist-cum-Head of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi, Dr. Banarsi Lal, scientific commercial floriculture, organic farming, poultry farming and value addition of fruits can play a significant role in generating more income and employment among the rural youths of the district.
He emphasised on the agri-entrepreneurship development among the rural youths for enhancing their farm income.
Attracting and Retaining Youths in Agriculture project has been initiated in Reasi distt. of J&K through which the KVK is promoting the agri-entrepreneurship development among the rural youths so that they can be made self-reliant and empowered. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi scientists are encouraging and technically guiding the rural youths of Reasi distt. for the commercial floriculture, organic vegetables, poultry farming and value addition of fruits. KVK, Reasi scientists are educating the rural youths on new varieties of poultry, marigold and vegetables. Diseases management practices in crops are also suggested by the KVK, Reasi scientists. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi is endouvering to enhance the income and among the rural youths of Reasi district.
This will also help to prevent the rural migration.
By observing the successful results of many rural youths under ARYA project, many new rural youths are coming forward for adopting the technologies under the project. |
