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During the visit, the Director emphasized on effective implementation and promotion of the Horticulture schemes among farmers. The Director reviewed ongoing schemes and also cross-checked the progress achieved on the ground. Special focus was laid on identification of additional areas for new rainy season plantations to benefit the maximum number of farmers from departmental initiatives.
Detailed discussions were also held regarding HADP, ATMA, CSS and other centrally sponsored and UT-level Horticulture schemes. Officers were directed to ensure maximum awareness and outreach so that eligible beneficiaries can avail benefits in a timely manner.
The Director further reviewed activities related to processing and value-added horticulture products and stressed the importance of promoting post-harvest management and entrepreneurship among farmers.
Later, the Director interacted with Dragon Fruit orchard beneficiaries and appreciated their efforts in adopting innovative and high-value horticulture crops. Farmers were also made aware about various Horticulture awareness camps, training programmes and technical guidance being organized by the Department for overall development of the horticulture sector.
