JAMMU, November 07
A divisional level fruit show was organized by Department of Horticulture, Jammu in Jhiri Mela in which farmers from every nook and corners of Jammu division participated with their fruit exhibits like Kinnow, Malta, Mosambi, Sangtra, Sweet Lime, Lemon, Galgal, Kimb, Papaya, Guava, Apple, Almond, Walnut, Pecan-nut, Kiwi, Olive, Olive oil and canning products.
The Minister for Roads and Buildings Mr. Gulchain Singh Charak and Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Mr. Jugal Kishore Sharma inaugurated the Horticulture stall. Director Horticulture, Mr. M.S. Qasba received the Minister with full enthusiasm in Jammu division especially for the upliftment of poor and downtrodden farmers. In the show, 2200 exhibits of different fruits both fresh and dry were kept for display. Besides informative material, models and soil testing equipments were also displayed.
The Minister while having a round of the stall was very much impressed with the overall display/management of the stall.
The Horticulture stall bagged first prize among all the stalls displayed by various departments. Director Horticulture, Mr Qasba received the trophy from the Ministers. Important literature about packages and practices of various fruit crops and incentives being provided under Horticulture Technology Mission programme was distributed free of cost to the visiting farmers and dignitaries. |
