Lt Governor inaugurates Tulip Garden at Sanasar, the first such park for Jammu Division

 

The Garden spread over 40 Kanals with 2.75 Lakh Tulip Bulbs of 25 different varieties, situated amid lush green woods in Ramban district will provide major impetus to tourism & trade activities: Lt Governor

Tourism potential of Jammu is unique in many ways. With breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, magnificent cuisine & warm hospitality, it can create a niche for itself on global tourism map. Administration is committed to ensure all the necessary infra & resources: LG Sinha

As a "Tourism Mission" initiative 75 new destinations, 75 Sufi/religious sites, 75 new cultural, heritage sites and 75 new tracks are being developed in J&K UT to open up new economic avenues for fulfilling the aspirations of the people: LG

Development of water parks at twin cities of Jammu & Srinagar, establishment of cultural centres at Ramban, Udhampur, Kathua, Jammu, Rajouri & Poonch will help in building local capacities, boost employment & favourable climate to entrepreneurship: LG

Today even small and remote villages are dreaming big and with ample opportunities, people-focused inclusive and sustainable development policies & availability of robust infrastructure, capitalizing on their immense resources to emerge stronger, says LG Sinha

There is no dearth of budget for development under the leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji. All the citizens should work together for the progress of the society with a positive approach to build a modern, industrialised and prosperous J&K UT: LG

The administration is working for the Aam Aadmi & inclusiveness is in the centre of our journey to high growth. With participatory governance approach & people’s cooperation we will create better future for the generations to come: LG Sinha

JAMMU, APRIL 08: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated Tulip Garden at Sanasar, the first such park for Jammu Division, today.

Congratulating the tourists and local residents on the occasion, the Lt Governor said the Garden spread over 40 Kanals with 2.75 Lakh Tulip Bulbs of 25 different varieties, situated amid lush green woods in Ramban district will provide major impetus to tourism & trade activities.

Observing that the tourism potential of Jammu is unique in many ways, the Lt Governor said with breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, magnificent cuisine and warm hospitality, it can create a niche for itself on global tourism map and administration is committed to ensure all the necessary infrastructure & resources.

“As a "Tourism Mission" initiative 75 new destinations, 75 Sufi/religious sites, 75 new cultural, heritage sites and 75 new tracks are being developed in J&K UT to open up new economic avenues for fulfilling the aspirations of the people,” said the Lt Governor.

Development of water parks at twin cities of Jammu & Srinagar, establishment of cultural centres at Ramban, Udhampur, Kathua, Jammu, Rajouri & Poonch will help in building local capacities, boost employment & favourable climate to entrepreneurship, he added.

The Lt Governor said that today even small and remote villages are dreaming big and with ample opportunities, people-focused inclusive and sustainable development policies & availability of robust infrastructure, they are capitalizing on their immense resources to emerge stronger.

There is no dearth of budget for development under the leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji. All the citizens should work together for the progress of the society with a positive approach to build a modern, industrialised and prosperous J&K UT, the Lt Governor said.

The administration is working for the Aam Aadmi & inclusiveness is in the centre of our journey to high growth. With participatory governance approach & people’s cooperation we will create better future for the generations to come, he added.

The Lt Governor underscored that Hon’ble PM’s Mantra of ‘Development as well as Heritage’ is guiding us in this journey.

Today, J&K has become the most preferred tourist destination. ‘Caravan tourism’ as well as development of unexplored destination will give new momentum to J&K's tourism growth, said the Lt Governor

The Lt Governor said that Rs 447 crore has been allocated to the tourism sector this year to develop J&K as a modern and smart tourist destination. Samba Fort, Hari Parbat and General Zorawar Singh Palace will also be renovated to revive the ageless cultural legacy, he added.

The Lt Governor urged the people, PRI representatives and the youth to actively participate in the Gram Sabha meetings, being organized in all Halka Panchayats of Jammu Kashmir on 10th April to prepare development plan for the Gram Panchayats, he added.

The Lt Governor said that the construction of the 2.5 km long road from Sana Village to Sanasar will be approved in two months.

On the issue of playground, the Lt Governor said that the tender will be floated soon for developing Playground on the identified 50 kanal land in Ramban. He further assured that the sports infrastructure will be developed on Railway ground for the youth.

Dr. Shamshad Shan, Chairperson District Development Council Ramban, expressed gratitude to the Lt Governor-led UT administration for developing tourism sector of Ramban.

Sh Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Administrative Secretary, Tourism Department; Sh Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad, Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Department of Floriculture, Parks and Gardens; Sh. Mussarat Islam, DC Ramban, besides senior officers of UT administration and tourists in large numbers were present.

No: PR/DI/23/40/

Government of Jammu and Kashmir

Department of Information

Saturday, April 08, 2023

Email: dipr@jkinformation.co.in

Dulloo holds day-long interaction with FPOs of Jammu division

FPOs can play a crucial role in enhancing farmers income, creating employment opportunities, ensuring food security: Dulloo

JAMMU, APRIL 08: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo alongwith Joint Secretary (Marketing), Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Dr. Vijaya Lakshmi Nadendla today held a detailed interaction with Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) of Jammu division at Kissan Kendra, Tala Tiloo here.

Director Agriculture Jammu, Director Horticulture Jammu, eminent professors and scholars from SKUAST-J, other senior officers of APD, representatives of FPOs as well as CBBOs participated in the interaction programme.

Director Agriculture Kashmir, Managing Director JKHPMC and other concerned officers participated in the programme through video conferencing.

Speaking on the occasion, Atal Dulloo highlighted the importance of FPOs in the growth and development of the agriculture sector, and how they can help in doubling farmers income.

The ACS further said that the FPOs can play a crucial role in enhancing farmers income, creating employment opportunities, and ensuring food security in the region. He added the department is committed to providing all necessary support to FPOs.

Dulloo enjoined upon the representatives of FPOs to build trust in farmers and mobilise them so that more and more farmers to join them. He also asked them to organise awareness programmes for farmers about the importance of FPOs as well as required training should be provided to them for success of these organisations.

During the address, Dulloo assured the FPO representatives that their concerns would be addressed, and the government would provide all necessary assistance to FPOs to overcome their challenges.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Vijaya Lakshmi spoke in length about the importance of FPOs. She also discussed various schemes and programs launched by the Government of India to support the agriculture sector and FPOs. She added that government is committed to supporting FPOs and ensuring that they play a crucial role in the economic development of the region.

During the workshop, the representatives of numerous FPOs also spoke in length and shared their experiences and challenges faced while working in the agriculture sector.