JAMMU, NOVEMBER 28: Director Agriculture Jammu Anil Gupta, today visited the State Seed Testing Laboratory to review ongoing operations and strengthen the overall seed quality assurance system.
During the visit, he inaugurated a 30 KVA generator set, installed to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the laboratory for critical testing processes.
Present on the occasion were Joint Director (Inputs), Dr. Ashwani Sharma, Joint Director (SLUB/Farms), Aman Jyoti Sharma, Seed Analyst, Gopal Krishan, Agriculture Chemist Jammu, Vinod Kumar Sharma, Assistant Entomologist, Bharti Thusoo, SMS, Santosh Bhat, JAEO, Punamjit Kour, AEA, Sanjay Razdan, Ajay Kumar, Sanjogita, Jyoti Bala and the staff of the Seed Analyst section.
The Director inspected various sections of the laboratory complex, where several modern equipment and instruments have been installed, including seed germinators, moisture meters, seed counting machines and specialized ovens, aimed at enhancing the accuracy, efficiency and reliability of seed testing procedures.
Anil Gupta also inspected the guard room, where samples are securely preserved for the mandated period to maintain the integrity of testing and verification protocols.
In addition, the Director visited the Grow Out Test (GOT) field, where the first sowing cycle has been initiated to assess seed germination, genetic identity and varietal purity under natural field conditions.
Speaking on the occasion, the Director emphasised the importance of maintaining high standards in seed testing, ensuring that farmers receive quality, reliable and certified seeds, which are crucial for achieving higher productivity and promoting sustainable agricultural development across the Jammu Division.
He appreciated the efforts of the laboratory team and stressed the need for continuous upgradation of facilities to meet emerging challenges in seed quality regulation.
