Excelsior Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, Feb 28: Member Legislative Assembly Dina Nath Bhagat today inaugurated Fruit Show-Cum-Kissan Mela at Sudhmahadev.
District Development Commissioner Ravinder Kumar, Director Horticulture Anuradha Gupta, General Manager Reserve Bank of India Ashok Kumar Mattoo, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Chenani Davinder Sharma, Chief Horticulture Officer Brij Vallabh Gupta and other district and tehsil officers were present at the Fruit Show-Cum- Kissan Mela organized by Horticulture Department under MIDH-2017-18.
Around 1000 fruit growers hailing from far-flung areas of the district participated in the Kissan Mela along with their fruit exhibits.
More than 25 samples including fresh and dried fruits including apple, Pear, Puince, Pomegranate, Persimmon, Lime, Galgal, Walnut, Almond and Peanut besides, value added products such as Jam, Juice, Pickles, Squashes of different fruits were also displayed in the Mela to boost the home scale processing of horticulture produce.
Addressing the gathering of farmers, MLA Dina Nath Bhagat said that Government is committed to provide marketing facilities to the farmers at their doorsteps and for this purpose fruit and vegetable markets are being strengthened across the State. He said that there is dire need to optimally exploit the tremendous potential in horticulture, agriculture and allied sectors throughout the State.
Earlier, renowned artists of the district including Ramalo Ram and party presented a colourful cultural programme which was highly applauded by the audience.
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