Tap niche market for organic products: CM

The demand for pure and organic has increased. The need is to cater to this Niche market by utilizing all necessary Resources present in the villages, said Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.

He was holding a review meeting of district officials at Baikunthpur as part of his Bhent Mulaqat (public interaction) drive.

Baghel said a niche market was being developed for organic products mainly grains, fruits and vegetables. This needed to be tapped and the rural areas could play a key role through .

The products will also get the right price. He said all the resources available in the villages can be utilized.

Baghel said with the establishment of a centre to process forest medicine, those making the collection and involved in value addition will get better prices.

He called for streamlining the works related to castecertificates. The process should be done on a regular basis. The sub-castes should also get the certificates, he said.

The Chief Minister said officers and employees are an integral part of the Governance system.