Pulwama October 27 : As a measure to replicate organic farming in the district, District Development Commissioner (DDC) Pulwama, Dr Raghav Langer today inaugurated a bore well in Organic Farming Cluster (OFC) Patalbagh. The bore well has been funded under District Capex with an aim to boost organic farming in the district besides it has a potential to irrigate around scores of hectares of land under organic cultivation.
On the occasion, DDC said that organic farming will usher a movement towards sustainable development besides doubling the farmers income. He said that organic farming leads to a healthy lifestyle and better food habits amongst the people. He stressed upon the officers of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to implement the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna (PMKVY) and provide logistic and technical support to farmers. He stressed for widening the farming base as more crops should be brought into its ambit.
The DDC directed the Chief Agriculture Officer to make an action plan for marketing of organic produce besides mobilising the forward and backward linkages.Later on, the DDC also visited Chandhara, Pampore where he kick-started picking of Saffron flowers. He toured the saffron producing area and interacted with farmers.
He also reviewed the progress of the National Saffron Mission and said that most issues related to the Mission have been settled and assured the speedy settlement of the pending ones. The DDC also met some young promising farmers and listened to their issues. At Saffron Park he also interacted with Saffron growers who raised several demands and were assured early resolution by him. (CNS)
