Srinagar, March 5 -- National Conference MLA from Pampore, Hasnain Masoodi today demanded an inquiry into the multi-crore National Saffron Mission.
Raising the issue on the floor of the House, Masoodi expressed concerns over alleged malpractices in the implementation of the Mission.
In 2010, the government introduced the National Saffron Mission to improve saffron productivity in the region. Under the Mission, the authorities introduced a drip irrigation system to fight the long drawn out dry spells impacting the yield. However, the initiative remained contentious with saffron cultivators claiming that the authorities left the drip irrigation process half way through.
Supported by CPI(M) legislator Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, Masoodi deman...