Jammu, April 16 -- In run up to achieving the milestones for embarking upon the journey of self-sufficiency in Silkworm Seed production and propagation of improved verities of Mulberry Plants in J&K, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat (IAS), Director Sericulture J&K, today undertook a comprehensive visit to various Mulberry Nurseries/ Farms and inspected Silkworm Seed Unit at Vijpara, Hajan of District Bandipora.

The purpose of the visit was to oversee the ongoing up-gradation works which are being executed under Capex Budget at an estimated cost of Rs. 45 lac out of which the funds to the tune of Rs. 36 lac have already been allotted and Rs. 25 lac have been expended for the purpose.

Speaking on the occasion the Director Sericulture J&K said that an exte...