He made these remarks while inspecting Grainage Operations at the Manager Seed, Main Grainage, Tulsi Bagh, Srinagar.
The inspection was aimed to assess the F1 Hybrid Silkworm Seed operations being conducted at the Grainges at Srinagar. During his visit,
He emphasized that ensuring quality in Silkworm Seed production is a crucial element for enhancing the viability and output of silkworm cocoon production in the region indigenously.
The Director has informed that in this Summer Season the department has embarked to produce quality silkworm seed locally which will not only augment the seed production capacity of the Grainages and Seed Stations of the Department but also support silkworm rearers to boost silkworm cocoon production across J&K, reads a statement issued to KNS.
Bhat also addressed the ongoing Cocoon Auction Market in the Jammu division and announced plans to organize similar markets in every district of the Kashmir division.
This initiative aims to provide silkworm rearers and farmers with accessible platforms to sell their cocoon produce, thereby boosting their income and market reach.
Furthermore, the Director exhorted District Sericulture Officers to ensure the timely completion of construction works and other departmental operations on time.