India, Feb. 14 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said technology-driven and organic solutions would play a key role in strengthening the rural economy, as he inaugurated the annual GONGUL festival at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Srinagar.

Speaking on the occasion, CM Omar said the government is prioritising the rural economy by strengthening sectors such as agriculture, horticulture, livestock, fisheries, floriculture, and dairy. He noted that special emphasis has been laid on these areas in the recent budget.

The Chief Minister said institutions like SKUAST Jammu and SKUAST Kashmir are helping farmers adopt modern, technology-driven and organic practices to imp...