Kishtwar posses enormous potential in Horticultural sector which needs to be optimally harnessed for fetching good economic returns for the farmers, this was stressed by District Development Commissioner Kishtwar, Mr G N Balwan District Development Commissioner while interacting with the farmers during a Kissan mela held at ITI ground here today.DDC stressed on high density plantation of horticulture crop, and directed the horticulture department to equip the farmers with latest advancements in the field besides making adequate arrangements for the procurement , marketing and processing of agri/horticulture produce viz jam, pickle, marmalade etc.On the occasion experts from RHRSS Bhaderwah, Krishi Vigyan Kendra Doda, Deptt of Horticulture, Agriculture and other allied deptts shared vital information for improving horticulture production .About 900 samples of fruits like apple, pomegranate, walnut, chilgoza etc remained attraction of the event.Later DDC also distributed prizes along with certificates to the farmers for the best fruits put on display during the exhibition . A total of 35 prizes amounting to Rs 12000 were distributed among the participants.