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The Jammu and Kashmir Sericulture Development Department recently organized a groundbreaking Resham Kisan Mela in Udhampur to support cocoon farmers. Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai highlighted the event's focus on skill development and value addition in the sericulture sector. Local farmers like Anchal Singh and Smita Devi shared positive experiences about learning new techniques to maximize their agricultural output. The mela represents a significant step towards empowering rural agricultural communities through targeted knowledge and skill enhancement programs.

Key Points: J-K Sericulture Mela Boosts Cocoon Farmer Skills in Udhampur

  • DC Saloni Rai launches skill development program for sericulture farmers
  • Farmers learn value addition techniques for cocoon production
  • Mela provides strategic insights into agricultural diversification
  • Local farmers report increased economic opportunities
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Udhampur's Resham Kisan Mela empowers cocoon farmers with value addition techniques and skill development strategies

"We are getting double the benefits from the government initiatives - Anchal Singh, Local Farmer"

Udhampur, February 9

The Jammu and Kashmir Sericulture Development Department has organised 'Resham Kisan Mela' in Udhampur to promote value addition and diversification in the sericulture sector among cocoon farmers.

While inaugurating the Resham Kisan Mela 2025, Udhampur Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai said, the purpose of this fair was to provide information and assistance regarding value addition to cocoon farmers.

"This will play a crucial role in the skill development and self-development of cocoon farmers...," she said.

Anchal Singh, a local farmer said, "We did not have facilities before...I have learnt a lot here at the fair. Compared to before, we are getting double the benefits from the initiatives brought in by the government..."

While speaking to ANI, Smita Devi, another farmer, shared her experience, saying, "Earlier, we used to discard produce if it got a stain on it. We are being taught here at the fair how to use the stained produce as well... This will benefit us a lot..."

- ANI

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