Srinagar ~ The Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), in collaboration with the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-K), convened the Food Safety and Health Conclave 2025 on Tuesday, bringing together top experts, policymakers, and public health officials to deliberate on strengthening food safety mechanisms in Jammu and Kashmir.

Minister for Agriculture, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar, who was the chief guest at the valedictory session, announced that 7,500 hectares have been earmarked for natural farming to reduce pesticide use and promote sustainable agriculture. He said the government was already implementing flagship horticulture programmes and had strengthened food safety checks following recent public concern

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