Sericulture Department Bandipora Concludes Three-Day Skill Development Programme at Hajin
Bandipora, May 19 (PTK): Sericulture Development Department on Tuesday successfully concluded a three-day Farmers Skill Development Programme organised under Capacity Building Activities (Silk Samagra-2/HADP) at Mulberry Nursery Vijpara Hajin in Bandipora district.
The programme was organised by ISDP Sonawari and witnessed enthusiastic participation from silkworm rearers and progressive farmers from different areas of Sonawari.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Inayat Saleem Fazili highlighted the immense potential of sericulture as a low-investment, employment-generating and sustainable rural enterprise capable of improving the socio-economic condition of farming communities.
He said the favourable climatic conditions of Bandipora district, along with active participation of women in sericulture activities, provide a strong foundation for rapid growth and strengthening of the silk industry in the region.
During the programme, farmers were imparted practical and technical training on scientific silkworm rearing practices, chawki rearing management, disease prevention measures, mulberry plantation management and modern cocoon production techniques aimed at enhancing cocoon yield and improving farmers’ income.
The programme mainly focused on creating awareness among farmers regarding sericulture as a profitable and sustainable alternative to traditional farming practices.
Technical sessions were conducted by expert resource persons, including Peer Nazir Ahmad and other field functionaries of the department.
On the successful conclusion of the programme, certificates, sericulture-related tool kits, informative booklets and other materials were distributed among 50 participating farmers to encourage and strengthen their capacity in sericulture activities.
Participants appreciated the department for organising a valuable and farmer-oriented programme aimed at promoting and strengthening the sericulture sector at the grassroots level.(PTK)
