Baramulla, May 13, KDC: The Department of Botany in collaboration with NSS organised one day seminar on the title “Organic Vegetables as Sustainable Agriculture” on 13th of May, 2023. The theme of the program was with Respect to ‘The Earth Go Green’.
The event formally started with the inauguration of a newly established organic farm in the botanical garden of the College which was inaugurated by the Principal Govt. Degree College Baramulla Prof. Dr. Muhammad Farooq Rather in the presence of dignitaries including Prof. Tariq Ahmad Chalkoo (Vice Principal), Harvinder Singh Sidhu Subject Matter Specialist from the department of agriculture, Mubashir Sultan AEO and faculty members.
Speaking at the event Principal Prof. Muhammad Farooq Rather underlined the importance of organic agriculture and its greater role in catering to the quality and nutritional requirements of the populace.
The technical session of the program was conducted in the New Conference Hall. The event began with the welcome address by Prof. Dr. Nuzhat Jabeen who welcomed all the attendees including guests, faculty and students.
Prof Tariq Ahmad Chalkoo in his inaugural address highlighted the scope of organic farming in the UT of J and K being an agrarian region with more than half of its economy supported by agriculture. He further added that organic agriculture has an immense potential for employment generation particularly for agri entrepreneurs.
Gracing the occasion, Harvinder Singh Sidhu Subject Matter Specialist discussed the various technical issues regarding setting of an organic farm, its organic certification and marketing.
Agriculture Extension Officer Baramulla Mubashir Sultan informed the audience about various organic clusters established in the district. He also talked about numerous success stories regarding organic farming at places like Chakla Uri, Saderbal, Janbazpora etc. He invited students to visit the organic farms in the district for a larger participation and awareness about organic agriculture.
Towards the end of the seminar, a memento was presented to Harvinder Singh Sidhu by Vice Principal Prof. Tariq Ahmad Chalkoo. The event concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Massarat Geelani Head Department of Urdu.
