The Jammu and Kashmir government is to announce a horticulture policy with an aim to tackle upcoming marketing challenges and increase the production manifold. The announcement was made by Secretary, J&K Agriculture Production and Horticulture Department, Manzoor Ahmad Lone.
New Policy for Horticulture:
♦ The new policy will focus on increasing production and tackle climate change, given the unique temperature of the place.
♦ The new Horticulture Policy is expected to increase horticulture revenue in Jammu and Kashmir from current Rs.8,000 crore to Rs.50,000 crore per annum.
♦ Horticulture sectors contribute immensely to strengthen the financial condition of J&K and in employment generation. Over 33 lakh population livelihood depend on Horticulture in the Union Territory of J&K. Around seven lakh families are directly or indirectly involved and depend on the Horticulture sector in J&K.
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