Srinagar, Aug. 21 -- Agriculture Minister Javid Ahmad Dar on Friday reviewed preparations for an upcoming Kisan Mela and the foundation stone laying ceremony of a mandi at Wusan Bangil in Tangmarg, Baramulla.
The meeting was attended by MLA Gulmarg Farooq Ahmad Shah, heads of agriculture and horticulture departments, and other officials.
Dar directed departments to ensure close coordination and timely completion of all arrangements for the farmers' event. He stressed that the mela should serve as a platform for farmers to interact with departmental officers, agricultural scientists and technical experts while learning about modern farming practices and government schemes.
The minister asked departments to set up informative stalls highli...