KVK Anantnag holds prog on hi-density orchard canopy management

Srinagar, Nov 10: Krishi Vikas Kendra Anantnag, SKUAST-Kashmir, today organised an Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP) on ‘Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Canopy Management in Apple with Special Reference to Modern High-Density Orchards’ at Govt Degree College, Kokernag.

A statement said that the programme was sponsored by the Ministry of Micro, Small Medium Enterprises (MSME), GOI, New Delhi. The event commenced with Dr Fayaz Ahmad Bhat. Program Officer, NSS Unit, GDC Kokernag, extending a warm welcome to the guest speakers and participants.

Dr M Suliman Dar, Head, Department of Botany, GDC-Kokernag deliberated upon the importance of inculcating entrepreneurship culture among the students from a very young age for earning their livelihood and thanked KVK for choosing GDC-Kokernag as the venue for such an important and emerging aspect.

Dr Ishtiyaq A Khan, Training Coordinator & Head, KVK-Anantnag underscored the significance of conducting such programs in the institutions with an emphasis on the importance of instilling an entrepreneurial spirit.

He delivered a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation highlighting entrepreneurship opportunities in the horticultural sector, showcasing successful entrepreneurs nurtured by Kendra, and expressing gratitude to MSME for the support.