Udhampur, Dec. 28 -- The Sericulture Department in Udhampur has uprooted and distributed over one lakh mulberry saplings to farmers under the Holistic Development of Agriculture and Allied Sectors (HDB) scheme, aiming to boost sericulture-based livelihoods in the region.

Speaking to ANI, Hansraj Sharma, Sericulture Supervisor for Udhampur, said that around 1.10 lakh mulberry saplings are being distributed to more than 5,000 farmers under the ongoing initiative.

"At present, we are distributing mulberry plants to farmers under the HDB scheme. Around 1.10 lakh saplings are being distributed to over 5,000 farmers," Sharma said.

Highlighting weather-related concerns, he added that the region is currently experiencing a dry spell. "If it ra...