National sericulture awardees meet advisor Skandan

The three silkworm rearers of the state who were recently conferred with national sericulture awards by union ministry of textiles Thirsday met advisor to governor, K Skandan here.

The awardees Rattan Lal from Thandapani, Rajouri, Raj Mohammad Gejee from Kalayaban, Uri and RasheedaBanoo from Brariangan, Anantnag were felicitated by the advisor in presence of director sericulture Gulzar Ahmad and senior officers of sericulture development department. Each awardee was presented a cash award and a shawl.  Speaking on the occasion, Skandan said that the awardees have brought laurels to the state by recognition of their outstanding contribution in sericulture sector at national level. He said that they shall be source of inspiration for motivating their fellow citizens to venture into the silkworm rearing.

   

He asked them to be ambassadors of sericulture sector in the state for creating more awareness and persuasion among the people for boosting this age old profession. He further said that every support will be provided to the people who want to adopt silkworm rearing, reeling & weaving in the state and resources shall be explored fully for the purpose.

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