KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today felicitated innovative, technically empowered progressive farmers for their contribution in agriculture & allied sectors at Kupwara.
In an impressive function at Town Hall Kupwara, the Deputy Commissioner presented mementoes and appreciation certificates to progressive farmers for their dedication, passion and commitment for development of agriculture and its allied sectors in the district.
Progressive farmers who were felicitated include NRLM Group Head, Atiqa hailing from Tarathpora and Mohammad Ashraf War resident of Lawoosa Mawar.
Atiqa was honored for her contribution in mushroom cultivation, organic farming and producing of high yielding vegetable seedlings.
She along with her other group members have taken benefit of HADP and established 5 poly-green houses with tubular structures and one high tech playhouse at Tarathpora.
Similarly, Mohammad Ashraf War has established a Trout unit at Lawoosa under PMMSY.
Deputy Commissioner complimented the agripreneurs for their immense contribution in agriculture and allied sectors. She said that progressive farmers encourage others to take up farming on modern lines and earn a respectable income.
ADC Kupwara, Muhammad Rouf Rehman and other district level officers were present on the occasion.