Union MoS for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Kailash Choudhary visits Shopian district, J&K

Srinagar: The Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Kailash Choudhary on Thursday visited Shopian district in north Kashmir's as part of the Union Government’s ongoing Public outreach programme. There he met public delegations and inaugurated various developmental projects. During the visit, Union Minister e-inaugurated 100 bedded Girls Hostel at Zainapora which is constructed at the cost of Rs 306.34 lakhs under RMSA by R&B Division Shopian.

He also inaugurated Double storeyed NTPC Takya at Imam sahib coming up at an estimated cost of Rs.234.38 lakh under PMDP and laid e-foundation stone of Transit accommodation for Tribal population being constructed at cost of



Rs.350 lakhs. On the occasion, the Minister said that the Central Government is committed for improving the agriculture sector of Jammu and Kashmir as the development of the place is high on the agenda of the Prime Minister. 

The Minister said a lot of schemes have been introduced to improve the overall performance in Jammu and Kashmir and a target has been set to provide every possible help to farmers community. Later, the Minister interacted with public delegations including members of District Development Council Shopian, BDC members, PRI representatives, Municipal Council Shopian, Civil Society Members besides other individuals.