Srinagar,02-March; Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal today inaugurated two days workshop on ”market sensitization to boost the export of Kashmir saffron” at Directorate of Agriculture Complex Lalmandi, Srinagar.Director Agriculture while addressing the participants said that the strengthening of market mechanism is the prime focus of the Department and reiterated the commitment of the Department made for the welfare of the saffron growers.Chowdhary said such workshop shall not only upgrade the new entrepreneurs but also enable the officers involved in marketing to prepare a better roadmap which will enhance the e-marketing of the saffron. He further interacted with the growers and entrepreneurs who were present in the workshop. He further elaborated the importance of India International Kashmir Saffron Trading Centre and its role in marketing of saffron at National and International levels.The workshop was organized by Directorate of Agriculture Production &Farmer’s Welfare Department Kashmir in collaboration with Spice Board of India.(CNS)
