During the visit the Mission Director was accompanied by Block Development Chairman Chennai, Prakash Chand , SDM Chenani, Parvaiz Naik, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Chenani, Dr Rakesh Gupta, District Programme Manager and Block programme Manager of JKRLM and line department officers.
On the occasion, the Mission Director inaugurated Dogra Haat at Dramthal Narsoo in Block Chennai District Udhampur. The haat has been established to boost economy by promoting and selling products such Handicraft, handloom items, Pickles and Solar dried items. Dogra Haat shall serve fresh Dogra Food and shall also be a first socio- economic and cultural promotional point at block Chenani.
The haat will also offer local dogra food to customers while acting as a sales point outlet for local products.
Later, the Mission Director also inaugurated Milk processing unit at Naidasoo Uppar Kud in collaboration with ICICI Foundation.
The Mission Director said that Dogra Haat and Milk processing unitshall act as a boon of income for SHG women in chenani as they shall serve as center point of economy for major Self help groups.
On the occasion Block Development Chairman Chenani, Prakash Chand apprised Mission Director and the line departments about different sectors wherein SHGs can explore and expand their livelihoods. The different opportunities available under tourism sector in block Chenani can help SHG’s in opening stay homes and take up the role of tourist guides, he added.
Later the Mission Director held a meeting with Patnitop Development Authority(PDA) ,CEO Sher Singh and Hoteliers who were brainstormed about the possibilities of roping in the SHG members involved in production of dairy products and other eatables.
