Baramulla: A three-day Poultry Entrepreneurship Training Programme concluded in Baramulla district today, marking the culmination of a major skill development initiative aimed at promoting poultry farming as a sustainable livelihood option in Kashmir.
The programme was organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in collaboration with the Animal Husbandry Department, with support from the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
Spread across four districts — Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal, and Baramulla — the initiative witnessed the participation of around 200 youth, who received intensive hands-on training in both poultry management and entrepreneurship.
The final session in Baramulla on Tuesday saw enthusiastic participation from farmers, underlining the growing interest in poultry farming as a viable business model.
Technical training sessions were conducted by Dr. Afaq Amin Najar, Dr. Zubair Mir, Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad Bhat, and Dr. Sahil Tariq, while business management modules were led by Mr. Bilal Ahmad, Mr. Shahid Khan, and Er. Iqbal Fayaz Jan.
PHDCCI representatives, speaking on the occasion, said the initiative reflects the organisation’s larger vision of empowering Kashmir’s youth through modern technologies, market knowledge, and entrepreneurial skills. They emphasized that poultry farming holds strong potential to create sustainable income and employment opportunities in the region.
Officials added that the participants will continue to receive mentoring and business guidance to help establish and scale up their poultry ventures in the coming months.
