Revenue and Minister Jagat Singh Negi inspected the Tissue Culture lab at Dadhol in Bilaspur district. He said the government would encourage horticulture in Shivalik region of the state to improve the economy of farmers.
He said the State Government would examine the Himachal Pradesh Sub-Tropical Horticulture, Irrigation and Value Addition (HP SHIVA) project, envisaged to improve quality and quantity of horticulture produce in the lower districts. He added that the government would promote scientific ways of horticulture to make people self-reliant.
The Horticulture Minister said one of the objectives of the project was to involve youth and Women in horticulture. The government would provide all possible help, including financial assistance, for the development of new orchards in the region.