Jammu, Mar 04: National Conference senior leader and MLA Pampore Hasnain Masoodi demanded an inquiry into National Saffron Mission.
Masoodi expressed concerns over alleged malpractices in the implementation of the Mission.
He added that in 2010, the government introduced the National Saffron Mission to improve saffron productivity in the region. Under the Mission, the authorities introduced drip irrigation system to fight the long drawn out dry spells impacting the yield.
However, the initiative remained contentious with saffron cultivators claiming that the authorities left the drip irrigation process half way through.
Supported by CPI(M) legislator Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, Masoodi demanded a comprehensive probe into the Rs 4,001 crore scheme to investigate possible fund misappropriation or project mismanagement.
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