SRINAGAR, AUGUST 09: Floriculture department Kashmir made its training Institute functional at Rajbagh, marking a major milestone in advancing floriculture education, skill development, and employment/ livelihood opportunities in the Floriculture sector.
The institute commenced operations today with an inaugural batch of 100 trainees, comprising both growers and field functionaries.
The initiative, aimed at upgrading gardening skills, introducing recent advances in landscaping, and promoting commercial floriculture, seeks to bridge the gap between traditional practices and modern, technology-driven approaches.
This initiative is designed to ensure participants gain both knowledge and real-world expertise.
The department also announced plans for collaborations with leading universities and allied departments to facilitate knowledge exchange and bring global best practices to Kashmir’s floriculture industry.
Speaking on the occasion, officials said the initiative will significantly strengthen the region’s floriculture sector, enhance farmer livelihoods, and foster professionalism in commercial flower cultivation.
