Poonch, January 02 : In a momentous occasion, the Additional Director of the State Sericulture Development Department Ashwani Kumar Sharma visited the Poonch Campus, where he engaged with the students and teaching faculty of the Department of Sericulture. The visit aimed to assess the progress and initiatives taken by the campus in the field of sericulture, particularly the innovative Cocoon Art and Craft Initiative by Dr. Rubia Bukhari, the Campus Officer, and In-Charge of the Department of Sericulture.
During the visit, the Additional Director of the State Sericulture Development Department Ashwani Kumar Sharma expressed his profound satisfaction with the Cocoon Art and Craft Initiative, recognizing it as a commendable effort in utilizing defective cocoons to create unique crafts. He commended Dr. Rubia Bukhari for her leadership and dedication to this initiative, highlighting the positive impact it has on promoting creativity within the sericulture sector.
Imparting words of encouragement to the students, the Additional Director urged them to actively participate in Dr. Bukhari’s initiative, emphasizing the importance of fostering creativity and sustainability within the sericulture industry.
In recognition of the inspiring efforts of the Director of Poonch Campus, Prof. Rakesh Vaid, the Additional Director of the State Sericulture Development Department Ashwani Kumar Sharma extended his congratulations for motivating both teachers and students to engage in such innovative initiatives. “Prof. Vaid’s leadership has played a pivotal role in instilling a spirit of creativity and entrepreneurship within the campus,” he added
Dr. Rubia Bukhari, while speaking on the occasion, expressed her gratitude to the Additional Director Sericulture Development Department for taking the time to interact with the faculty and students of Poonch Campus. She underscored some of the significant achievements of the Department of Sericulture, showcasing the department’s commitment to excellence and innovation.
The visit not only highlighted the success of the Cocoon Art and Craft Initiative but also served as a platform for fostering collaboration and dialogue between the State Sericulture Department and the Poonch Campus. The Additional Director’s positive feedback further motivates the campus to continue its endeavors in contributing to the growth and development of the sericulture sector
Additional Director Sericulture Development Department was accompanied by Miss Avinder Kour Sericulture Assistant, Sericulture Development Department Poonch, Mr. Mohd Amin Inspector G1 Sericulture Development Department Mendhar, Mr. Harish Dutta and Mr. Zulfkar Ahmed Junior Assistant DSO Office Poonch others present on the occasion were; Dr. Jyoty Angotra, Dr. Palvi Sharma, Mr Sahil Choudhary, Mr. Mohd Sageer and Mr. Sandeep Kumar and Students of the Department of Sericulture, Poonch Campus.
