Mir directs immediate despatching of seeds to far flung areas

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Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir today directed immediate despatching of seeds to far flung areas of the state in view of the approaching winter and Rabi season.

Chairing a meeting of officers to review the supply and distribution of seeds, the Minister directed immediate dumping of seeds at places like Karnah, Machil, Keran, Gurez, Leh and Kargil. These areas remain out of bounds during winter season due to heavy snow. He directed that the seeds at these places be dumped within a shortest possible time.

Mr. Mir directed the SKUAST to distribute their share of seeds in a cluster manner in order to monitor their performance. He was informed that the university has produced adequate quantity of seeds as per the indent of the department of agriculture.

The meeting was told that the Agriculture department has so far distributed wheat seeds for the 160 hectares areas presently under double cropping pattern in Kashmir Valley.

The Minister also reviewed the availability of agricultural appliances and equipments. He said mechanised farming is very important to give the agriculture sector a boost. He also stressed the importance of devising a calendar of agriculture activities throughout the year.

Principal Secretary, Agriculture, Mrs. Sonali Kumar, Director, Agriculture, Kashmir, experts from SKUAST and other senior officers attended the meeting.