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KVK Bandipora organises Second Training Programme on Makhana Development

By Sheikh Saleem

Convener News Desk

Bandipora, October 13:  Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Bandipora-1, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-Kashmir), in collaboration with the Department of Rakhs and Farms, Kashmir, organised the second training programme under the Central Sector Scheme on Development of Makhana at KVK Bandipora-1, Potushai.

 

The programme witnessed the participation of farmers and farm women from Bandipora and Baramulla districts, with a focus on promoting scientific Makhana cultivation and exploring its potential as an emerging aquatic farming enterprise in Kashmir.

 

During the inaugural session, Dr. Tahir Saleem, Scientist, KVK Bandipora-1, highlighted the nutritional significance of Makhana and its growing importance as a high-value food crop. He emphasised its potential to diversify farming activities, create entrepreneurial opportunities and enhance farmers’ income through scientific cultivation and value addition.

 

Assistant Director, Department of Rakhs and Farms, Kashmir, Feroz Ahmad Shapoo highlighted the ongoing initiatives for promoting Makhana cultivation in the Valley. He stressed the importance of farmer training, scientific interventions and interdepartmental coordination to establish Makhana as a viable aquatic crop under suitable agro-ecological conditions.

 

Professor and Head, KVK Bandipora-1, Dr. Tariq Sultan delivered a detailed presentation on Makhana cultivation, crop management, harvesting, processing and value addition.

 

As part of the practical training, participating farmers and farm women visited the aquatic crop demonstration and trial plots at the KVK farm. They observed ongoing trials of Makhana, Lotus and Water Chestnut and received technical guidance on crop establishment, management practices and their suitability under local conditions.

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Sheikh Saleem Bin Ahmad is a journalist and media professional from Jammu and Kashmir. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of The Kashmir Convener, an English-language newspaper established in 2006 and based in Srinagar.
He holds a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University of Kashmir. His professional experience spans journalism, editorial management, government public relations and media communication.
His earlier professional experience includes reporting with media organisations and working with the Jammu and Kashmir Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR).
He is one of the youngest Editors-in-Chief in India by taking charge as Editor-in-Chief at The Kashmir Convener in 2015at the age of 26.
Through journalism and editorial leadership, he seeks to strengthen public-interest reporting and bring regional issues to a wider readership.

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