Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a detailed review meeting with Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Shri Omar Abdullah at the State Secretariat in Srinagar today. Speaking at a press conference later, Shri Chouhanemphasised that a developed Jammu & Kashmir is crucial to Prime Minister Shri NarendraModi’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’. Several important decisions were taken in the interests of farmers and rural residents of the region, he said.
During the interaction with the media alongside Chief Minister Shri Omar Abdullah, Shri Chouhan noted that agriculture remains the backbone of both the Indian and Jammu & Kashmir economies, with nearly 50% of the population depending on it for livelihood. He praised the state’s initiative ‘KisanKhidmatGhar’ — a one-stop center providing farmers access to all agricultural services under one roof.
Chouhan expressed satisfaction with the variety of horticulture crops grown in the region, such as apples, almonds, and walnuts. However, he also raised a critical issue — imported plant materials often turn out to be infected after two or three years. To address this, a ₹150-crore Clean Plant Center will be established in Srinagar under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). It will focus on clean, disease-free planting material for apples, almonds, walnuts, and berries. Private nurseries will also be supported to ensure high-quality, pathogen-free plants are made available to farmers.
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