Srinagar, March 18 (KNS): Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, IAS, Director, Sericulture J&K, chaired a comprehensive review meeting today at the Directorate of Sericulture Development Department, Tulsi Bagh, Srinagar, to assess the district-wise progress of departmental activities in Kashmir Division. The meeting focused on evaluating the implementation of key initiatives aimed at strengthening the sericulture sector across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
During the meeting, a detailed review was conducted on various critical aspects of sericulture development. The progress of field plantation activities under departmental initiatives, Silk Samagra-2, and other schemes for the years 2023- 24 and 2024-25 was analyzed. During the meeting special emphasis was laid on the survival rate of plantations.
The Director Sericulture J&K stressed on to achieving the targets for the year 2025-26 marking the expansion and sustainability of the sector. Additionally, district-wise targets for P1 and F1 silkworm seed distribution for both the spring and autumn seasons of 2025-26 were deliberated upon. The meeting also assessed the expected cocoon crop production across different districts for the year 2025-26. He also emphasized the importance of maintaining quality production and supporting silkworm rearers.
The production of silkworm seed (F1, P1) against the targets for 2024-25 and the proposed targets for 2025-26 were examined, ensuring adequate seed availability for the sericulture farmers. The Physical and Financial Status of the Capex budget for 2024-25 was also reviewed in the meeting. Threadbare discussions were also held for planned expenditures in order to enhance sericulture infrastructure. Similarly, the implementation of the Holistic Agriculture.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Development Programme (HADP) for 2023-24 and 2024-25 was assessed along with the formulation of district-wise action plans for 2025-26.
Furthermore, the Physical and Financial Status of the Silk Samagra-2 scheme for 2023-24 and 2024-25 was reviewed with emphasis on achieving set targets and preparing comprehensive district-wise action plans for the year 2025-26. Bhat, stressed the importance of timely execution of all sericulture-related activities and urged the concerned officers to work diligently towards achieving the set targets. He emphasized the need for close coordination between field functionaries and silkworm rearers to ensure effective implementation of government schemes. He also reiterated the department’s commitment to promote sericulture as a viable and sustainable economic activity for the farming community of J&K.
The Director concluded the meeting by directing all officials to ensure that targets set for the upcoming year are met within the stipulated timelines while maintaining high-quality standards in sericulture operations across the Kashmir Division.
The meeting was attended by senior officers, including the Additional Directors, Sericulture Dev. Department Kashmir, Development Officer, ISDP, Kashmir, Project Executive Officers, Srinagar, Kashmir all District Sericulture Officers, Managers Seed Stations of Kashmir Division, field officers, and key officials, including the Accounts Officer, Research Officer and representatives from theTechnical Section of the Directorate who provided inputs regarding the progress of various schemes and discussed strategies for future growth .(KNS)