State Govt's Focus on Crop Diversification Expands Horticulture Area from 4,39,210 to 4,81,616 Hectares
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, December 29-
The Punjab Government, led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, is actively working to expand the horticulture sector in the state and strengthen farmers economically. Under the guidance of Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat, the horticulture department remained committed to providing comprehensive support to farmers in adopting crop diversification and took various initiatives in 2024.
The Minister Bhagat highlighted significant achievements, underscoring the government’s dedication to rural empowerment and agricultural innovation. He informed that Punjab has achieved the top position in the country under the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) with 19,408 projects and 4,478 crore in term loans sanctioned, showcasing its dedication to agricultural development.
Bhagat shared that, with a strong emphasis on crop diversification, Punjab has expanded its horticulture area from 4,39,210 to 4,81,616 hectares.
Another key achievement added by the Minister was Punjab's recognition at the Skoch National Awards 2024, where the state won the Silver Award for its sericulture project, Women Empowerment and Socio-Economic Growth through Sericulture.