SHD Reasi opens Wool Mandi at Pouni under HADP

Dec 07, 2024

REASI: The Department of Sheep Husbandry, Reasi, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Wool Mandi at Pouni under the flagship Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP).

The initiative marks a significant step towards boosting the wool trade and providing a streamlined marketplace for stakeholders. The Mandi is expected to serve as a key hub for facilitating fair trade and fostering industry linkages.

The Wool Mandi officially opened its doors to wool traders today, witnessing an encouraging turnout of buyers and sellers from the region.

The event underscored the potential of this platform to strengthen local livelihoods and support the sheep-rearing community in Reasi. Industry-linked buyers, including prominent participants from outside Jammu and Kashmir, added a competitive edge to the proceedings, further emphasizing the Mandi's role in bridging local producers with national markets.

Speaking on the occasion, District Sheep Husbandry Officer Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmed highlighted the government's commitment to empowering farmers and traders through infrastructure development and market access.

The Wool Mandi is poised to become a sustainable marketplace that enhances the profitability of wool production, bringing lasting benefits to the region's economy and its stakeholders.