• Emphasises on strengthening local Agricultural initiatives

RAJOURI: Director Agriculture Jammu, Arvinder Singh Reen today visited the Nowshera Maize and Agro Producers Cooperative Limited (FPO) in Panchayat Bhawani, Zone Dibber, District Rajouri. The purpose of the visit was to engage with the members of the FPO and strengthen Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in the Jammu region.

During the visit, Director Agriculture took the opportunity to observe the diverse range of products offered by the Nowshera Maize and Agro FPO. He expressed his appreciation for the high quality of the products and the excellent packaging, which reflects the FPO’s commitment to quality standards.

Sunil Choudhary, Chairman of the Nowshera Maize and Agro Producers Cooperative Limited apprised the Director that the FPO specializes in a variety of products, including organic corn flour and millets. The main objective of the FPO is to collect maize from local farmers, process it, and package it for sale. Furthermore, the FPO is a member of Unati and is in the process of creating a unique Millet Parsad for the Mata Mangla Devi Temple, which is also being marketed to other states across India.

The Director of Agriculture commended the hard work and dedication of the FPO members, as well as the outstanding quality of their products. He reaffirmed that the Agriculture Department is committed to supporting such initiatives that uplift local agriculture and empower farmers. The Director also assured the members of the FPO that the Department would provide full assistance in enhancing their initiatives, particularly by helping to promote their products on e-marketplaces for wider visibility.

The program was attended by the Directors and members of the FPO, along with senior officials from the Agriculture Department, including Chief Agriculture Officer S. Sohan Singh, SDAO Nowshera, AEO Dibber, and other Agriculture officers.

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