Jammu, January 19 : The Sericulture Development Department of Jammu and Kashmir launched its official calendar for 2026 at the Civil Secretariat here on Monday, highlighting the region’s dynamic sericulture ecosystem.
The unveiling ceremony was presided over by Shailendra Kumar, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary of the Agriculture Production Department, and Mr. Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, IAS, Director General of Sericulture for Jammu and Kashmir.
Senior officers of the department were also present on the occasion.
The 2026 calendar artistically captures the serene and productive landscapes of silk farming across the Union Territory.
It features verdant mulberry farms, nurseries, and key sericulture activities spread over various regions of Jammu and Kashmir. The publication underscores the department’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the sericulture sector, promoting sustainable farming practices, and illustrating the natural beauty and economic potential of silk production in the region.
Officials stated that the initiative aims to raise public awareness and appreciation for sericulture, a tradition integral to Jammu and Kashmir’s rural economy and cultural heritage. (KNS)
