In a bid to rejuvenate apple horticulture in Himachal Pradesh, the hill state's ruling Congress government is planning to formulate a ₹500-crore project, said Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday.
Chairing a review meeting to assess the progress of various schemes implemented by the horticulture department, CM Sukhu said the project will be implemented for five years and will focus on promoting high-density plantations to enhance farmers' incomes and strengthen the rural economy.
In a statement issued, he said the government was planning to establish modern cold storage facilities at the district level that will provide much-needed support to horticulturists.
Stressing on the importance of diversification in horticulture, the CM said there was a need to develop improved storage and marketing systems to ensure fair prices for farmers and horticulturists.
Sukhu also directed prioritising the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under Mandi Mediation to maximise benefits for farmers and horticulturists.
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