Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, July 29: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today listed the measures and packages his Government has put in place to give boost to horticulture and ameliorate the lot of a large chunk of population associated with this important activity in the State.
The Chief Minister mentioned drip irrigation, distribution of quality planting material, coverage of feasible areas under cultivation of disease resistant and early maturing, varieties of apple, stone fruits, almond, walnut and other nuts in the temperate zone and citrus fruits in sub tropical areas and said that focus is on production of quality fruit and its smooth marketing.
Omar said that horticulture is responsible for generating substantial livelihood for the people and strengthening of economy. He said this sector offers great promises for investors to invest. He urged upon the educated youth to venture upon in this sector under MSME programme for which package of incentives are available for them.
Talking to a deputation of fruit growers from Shopian in his Awami Mulaqaat here, the Chief Minister said that a Modern Fruit Market at Shopian will not only give considerable fillip to the handling and marketing of fruit from this area but ensure remunerative returns for horticulture produce.
Speaking to a deputation of Beopar Mandal, the Chief Minister said that trade and commerce activities nurture economy and his Government is determined to help grow and expand trade, industries and commerce in the state. He said qualified youth are being provided various incentives to get engaged in trade, commerce and industrial activities to earn respectable livelihood and provide opportunities to others in this regard.
During his interaction with a deputation of All J&K Mochi Traders Federation, the Chief Minister said that inclusive and equitable development is bench mark of development policy of his Government. He said that weaker sections are being focused for holistic development under various programmes.
As many as 74 deputations from all across the State and various organisations and associations besides scores of individuals met the Chief Minister in today’s Awami Mulaqaat, presented their memoranda and sought his intervention in redressal of their grievances.
The deputations which met the Chief Minister included those from Rajouri, Qazigund, Wathura, Shopian Rajpora, Baramulla, Achabal, Kothar, Anantnag, Srinagar, Bemina, Tral, Budgam, Pulwama, Soura, Zadibal, Awantipora, Budgam, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Banihal, Sopore, Samboora, Kupwara and concerned with various Unions, Associations and Auqaf Committees.
The Chief Minister gave patient hearing to the deputations and the individuals and passed on orders on urgent matters of public importance on the spot while other matters were marked to the concerned departments for examination and consideration.
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