Asks farmers, growers to take benefits of Walnut Processing Units
KUPWARA, OCTOBER 27: Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-K, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai today inaugurated 2 Model Hi-Tech Walnut Processing Units at Sogam and Zirhama in Kupwara district in presence of galaxy of Officers, DDC Member, BDC chairperson and local farmers.
Addressing the function at Sogam, the Vice Chancellor (VC), said that it was a big breakthrough in the process of One District One Product(ODOP) initiative. He said Kupwara district has already been designated as Walnut Producing District and establishment of Walnut Processing Units is a step forward to achieve the goal.
The VC said that both Units comprising upon Walnut Dehuller cum washer, Solar Tunnel Dyer, Craking, Grading and Vaccum packing to ensure its value addition. The VC asked the concerned officers and unit holders to make attractive labeling of their units in consultation with SKUAST-K.
The VC urged upon the farmers and Walnut growers to come forward and take advantage of these hi- tech walnut Processing units. He asked farmers to contact SKUAST-K, KVK and Horticulture departments to get scientific know- how regarding establishing of Walnut nurseries and plantation of Walnut orchards.
The VC asked farmers to learn more knowledge how they can get maximum benefits from the minimum available land.
The VC said that these facilities will increase the value addition of the Walnut and decrease the labour cost of the product.
The VC expressed his gratitude for District Administration Kupwara for its better support to the SKUAST-K and KVK.
The DDC Member, Nasir Ahmad Lone , Director Extention SKUAST-K and other concerned officers and scientists also spoke on the occasion.
Among others, Head Agriculture College Wadoora, Prof. Rehana; SDM Lolab, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat; CAO Ghulam Mohammad ; Various scientists, KVK Officers were present at the occasion besides, a large number of farmers.
