The CII team first congratulated Vikas Anand during the meeting on his appointment as a director and showed an interest in collaboration with the department to boost horticultural production, improve post-harvest management, and strengthen market linkages in the entire Kashmir region.
Director Anand appreciated the gesture and welcomed the idea of working closely with industry partners. He emphasized the importance of innovation, investment, and sustainable practices in transforming Kashmir’s horticulture sector. He also assured the delegation of the department’s full support in building effective and lasting partnerships.
The meeting concluded on a positive note, and the cooperation between the government and industry is likely to take place in the coming future. This will boost the local economy and provide benefits to farmers, such as the use of modern technology in horticulture and food processing.