There is a special focus of Jammu and Kashmir government on growth of sericulture.
In this direction recently Director Sericulture visited Kangan and promotes Silkworm Rearing, hand holding extended by deptt to the farmers.
He inaugurated extensive mulberry plantation drive he also inaugurated 5-day Skill Development Training Programme at Degree College, Kangan.
The primary objective of the visit was to raise awareness about the facilities and incentives provided by the department to silkworm rearers and individuals of tribal areas interested in adopting silkworm rearing as a means of earning a dignified livelihood.
He said that Silkworm rearing being in-house practice does not require large space, thus, making it accessible and advantageous for both general and landless farmers. He informed the public about the plethora of facilities being provided by the department which also include financial assistance for the construction of rearing sheds in a phased manner to the Silkworm rearers.
He visited various mulberry farms and nurseries in the district and inaugurated an extensive mulberry plantation drive by planting a mulberry plant at Degree College Campus, Kangan in presence of Sadaf Nazir, Principal Degree College, Kangan.
He informed that the department has a target of planting 10,000 Mulberry saplings in Kangan, Ganderbal as part of extensive mulberry plantation drive of the department.
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