Bandipora : The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad on Thursday took a detailed review of the performance of Agriculture Department along with its other allied sectors.
During the meeting, district officers of the respective departments briefed the chair about the performance of their respective departments and the future plans.
Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Gh Ahmad Line informed that the department established a milk processing plant under (IDDS) with the capacity of 7000 liters per day.
He further informed that Mobile Veterinary Units have been introduced in the district which so far provided Veterinary services to more than 3000 animals in mostly inaccessible areas.
Chief Agriculture Officer Bandipora, Javid Samoon informed that the department has provided different machinery and equipment to the progressing farmers under different schemes.
In the sericulture sector, the officers informed that the district recorded thousands of kilograms of cocoons, and the department provided production based incentives to many cocoon growers.
A detailed discussion was held regarding targets and achievements in this regard.
The DC hailed the role of agriculture and allied sectors in creating self-reliant and sustainable employment in the district. He said agriculture and horticulture are the backbone of rural economy, and the development of these sectors is essential for rural prosperity.
He emphasized on working in mission mode to meet targets and work religiously to improve production in the district.
