Udhampur, July 11 -- Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, IAS, Director Sericulture J&K, visited the Cocoon Auction Market at Udhampur today, where hundreds of silkworm rearers and silk buyers gathered with great enthusiasm. The market has seen active participation since July 1, with over 60,000 kilograms of green cocoons sold so far, amounting to transactions worth more than ?2.5 crore.

During the visit, the Director inspected the arrangements and facilities at the market, ensuring that both sellers and buyers were provided with a smooth, transparent, and hygienic auctioning environment. He stressed the importance of basic amenities and cleanliness to support a healthy trading atmosphere.

While interacting with stakeholders, Bhat shared that the highest p...