Srinagar, Sep 25: The government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that it plans to undertake a field research-cum-feasibility study to assess the potential of Uri in Baramulla district for large-scale commercial plantations, particularly olive and other suitable non-fruit species.<\/p>\n
The information was provided by the Agriculture Production Department in response to a question raised by Uri MLA Sajjad Shafi.<\/p>\n
The government, as per the news agency\u2014Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said the study will be conducted through Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Kashmir. \u201cThe exercise aims to evaluate the viability of large-scale commercial plantations in Uri, keeping in view the area\u2019s limited traditional agriculture and horticulture opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n
The government said the study will also examine the scope for demonstration plantations, nursery development and value-chain opportunities, wherever found suitable.<\/p>\n
The Minister in-charge said the findings would help identify commercially viable plantation models and guide future interventions in the sector.<\/p>\n
The government further said that, based on the outcome of the study, an action plan for pilot plantations and subsequent scaling-up of viable models would be considered in consultation with the concerned departments and stakeholders. (KNO)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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