Srinagar: To review the implementation of differentdepartmental schemes particularly Modified High Density Plantation Scheme,the Director General (DG) Horticulture Kashmir, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat chaired a
meeting at Directorate of Horticulture Rajbagh, Srinagar. At the outset, DG was apprised by all the district heads about the status of developmental schemes. The DG took review of all the Departmental schemes particularly ModifiedHigh Density Plantation Scheme. He emphasized upon all the ChiefHorticulture for timely completion of targets. He urged the officer to makeproper and full expenditure and advocated for strong action against the
non-performers.Regarding the Modified High Density Plantation Scheme, DG directed all theChief Horticulture Officers to issue work orders for identified/selectedfarmers and get the work done through empanelled agencies. He furtherinformed that enough planting material is available with the empanelledagencies to meet the demand. At the end of the meeting, DG also took stock of the preparations being done with regards to the Republic Day celebrations.The meeting was attended by Deputy Director Horticulture, Chief Horticulture Officers, and other Officers of the Department while strictly adhering to COVID-19 SOPs.