Excelsior Correspondent

GUREZ, July 16: Chief Justice High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice N. Kotiswar Singh right now presided over Technology Day celebrations at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)-Gurez in Mountain Agricultural Research and Extension Station (MARES) of SKUAST-Ok at Izmarg, right here.
Upon his arrival to MARES, the Chief Justice was given a rousing welcome by Head MARES and Krishi Vigyan Kendra-Gurez, Dr. Bilal Ahmad Bhat and the scientists and employees.
On the event, the Chief Justice interacted with material specialists and scientists of the MARES and mentioned in regards to the scope for cultivation of various greens in addition to different potential species within the Valley.
At Izmarg, the Chief Justice was briefed about totally different actions associated to agriculture and allied sectors undertaken by SKUAST-Ok for the upliftment of farming neighborhood of this area. Dr. Bhat apprised the Chief Justice about current tie up of SKUAST-Ok with PepsiCo for advertising assist to potato growers of this valley.
Dr Parveen Kumar, SMS (Ag. Extension) briefed the Chief Justice that July 16 is the Foundation Day of ICAR and ICAR has determined to rejoice the day as Technology Day. He added that the Technology Day celebrations will go on until July 18 and all of the KVKs within the nation are organizing exhibitions displaying varied improvements, applied sciences and merchandise as part of their endeavour to boost consciousness of farming neighborhood.
Chief Justice interacted with the totally different Subject Matter Specialists. Dr Shahnawaz Ahmad Dar, Entomologist briefed them in regards to the standing and potential of honeybee rearing on this area. Dr Mohammad Mudasir Magray, Junior Scientist (Veg. Science) in his interplay mentioned about scope of protected cultivation of various greens on this area due to harsh weather conditions in winters.
Baghyalakshmi expressed concern over due recognition not given to the feminine farmers regardless of of the laborious work they put in doing varied farm and livestock actions. She referred to as upon them to work on this facet and be sure that the farm ladies are being offered satisfactory alternatives and their position is duly acknowledged.
Chief Justice additionally confirmed eager curiosity within the native seeds/merchandise displayed in the course of the Technology Day celebrations.