J&K govt proposes to set up centres of excellence for floriculture

Jammu and Kashmir Government is proposing to set up centres of excellence for floriculture, one each in Jammu and Kashmir division, to train and guide growers in floriculture, production of bulbs and cut flowers, perfumery and propagation of aromatic and medicinal plants. This was stated by Advisor to Governor Khurshid Ahmed Ganai in Srinagar.  He said that Jammu and Kashmir state has great scope in expansion of floriculture activities and  there is need to take a cue from the success of Tulip festival in Cheshma Shahi, Srinagar and what other states in the country



have done in promoting commercial floriculture in their states.

The Advisor said that the Government will provide 30 lakh rupees each to the two agricultural universities of the State for training and capacity building of floriculture farmers. He,  at the same time , underlined the importance of bringing more land under commercial cultivation to produce flowers in bigger volumes and strengthening of marketing channels to help growers to sustain in high-demand global industry.