‘KVK Ganderbal transformed into role model’

Srinagar, May 26; KVK Ganderbal has been transformed into a role model of agri -extension in the country, a press release said.

Assistant Director General (AAF&CC) ICAR Dr Rajbir Singh visited KVK Ganderbal to review the progress made in strengthening IFS model and establishment of modern demonstration units and specialty crops suitable for various agro-ecological zones of district Ganderbal. He visited various greenhouses, protected structures, HDP unit’s viz., Apple, Cherry,

Walnut, Apiary, Fisheries, Lavender, Saffron , Kalazeera blocks etc. During his maiden visit he discussed various innovative approaches under taken by KVK to strengthen different components under IFS model. Dr Singh appreciated the steps under taken to transform this KVK into a model KVK during last two years under the leadership of senior scientist and Head KVK Ganderbal Dr Ishfaq Abidi which will surely help different stakeholders particularly the farmers, rural youth, women and entrepreneurs to undertake diverse activities in agriculture and allied sectors. The cropping pattern undertaken and choice of crops selected by the scientific team to boost the income of farmers is praiseworthy.

He assured that the goals of ICAR under the vision of Vice Chancellor Prof N A Ganai, and guidance of Director Extension Prof D Makdoomi and leadership of Dr Ishfaq Abidi and team to make this KVK as Center of Excellence in the whole country will be further strengthened in varied ways.