| Javid Dar visits Saffron belt, assures support for growers | | | Early Times Report
PAMPORE, Aug 18: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayat, Javid Ahmad Dar, today visited the saffron belt of Lethpora, Chandhara and Khrew in Pampore, Pulwama district, to engage with the saffron growers and reaffirm the government's commitment to their welfare.
The visit underscores the government's dedication towards preserving and promoting Kashmir's iconic saffron industry.
During his visit, Agriculture Minister interacted with the saffron growers and took stock of their issues and concerns. These included irrigation challenges, real estate pressures and the need for modern agricultural technologies. He assured immediate redressal of their issues and emphasized the government's efforts to strengthen the saffron sector through targeted interventions. Javid Dar also attended a training program at the India International Kashmir Saffron Trading Centre (IIKSTC) in Dussoo, where he addressed the saffron growers, highlighting the importance of saffron as a cultural and economic asset. The event was graced by the presence of MLA Pampore, Justice (Retd.) Hasnain Masoodi and others. Director Agriculture provided a comprehensive briefing to the dignitaries, joined by the Chief Agriculture Officer, Pulwama, the Administrator of IIKSTC and other officials.
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