An MoU was signed between the Department of Agriculture LAHDC, Kargil, and Sikkim State Organic Certification Agency (Government of Sikkim) regarding certification of organic produce/products and establishment of Organic Certification Agency in Kargil district on January 7.

The meeting was organised by the Mission Director, Mission Organic Development Initiative (MODI), UT Ladakh, Tashi Tsetan to hold interaction, deliberation, and confirmation of the Agriculture sector in Kargil under Organic Certification.

EC, Agriculture, Hill Council, Kargil, Muhammad Ali Chandan said that Kargil district has vast potential in the field of the agriculture sector. He hoped that this move will be a game-changer for people involved in the agriculture sector especially farmers to enhance their income and livelihood. 

Director, Sikkim State Organic Certification Agency (SSOCA), Sudhir Giri spoke about the certification of organic produce/products through a detailed powerpoint presentation. 

Chief Agriculture Officer, Kargil, Kacho Muhammad Ali Khan; Headquarter Assistant, Agriculture Department, Kargil, Muhammad Hussain Khan besides officers of the Agriculture Department Leh and SSOCA attended the meeting.