Punjab Govt Grants Rs 4.07 Cr for Horticulture Promotion in Sangrur & Malerkotla Districts

Under the National Horticulture Mission Scheme, farmers in the region will be financially supported to grow trees and expand their horticulture activities. The initiative aims to promote crop diversification and provide farmers with a self-sufficient environment while improving their income.

The announcement regarding the grant was made during a meeting of the District Management Mission Committee by Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development) Varjeet Walia. The horticulture sector in Sangrur has been growing rapidly due to the government's ongoing efforts to encourage farmers to adopt this subsidiary occupation.

Dr. Nirwant Singh, deputy director of the horticulture department, explained that the department has directed officials to encourage the cultivation of guava, kinnow, strawberry, peach, flowers, net house, plastic mulching, low tunnel, poly house, high-quality vegetables, beekeeping, mushroom production units, mushroom spawn lab, hybrid seeds and seed infrastructure unit, onion storage, and vermicompost, among other things.

According to Singh, any farmer in the region can apply for financial support under the National Horticulture Mission Scheme by contacting the department's block or district office. The scheme aims to promote horticulture activities in the region and support farmers in improving their income.

Notably, the Malerkotla district was formed a few years ago from the undivided Sangrur district. The announcement of the Rs 4.07 crore allocation highlights the government's commitment to promote horticulture in both districts.

The government's efforts to promote crop diversification and support farmers in expanding their horticulture activities through financial assistance under the National Horticulture Mission Scheme is expected to improve the income of farmers and promote the growth of the sector.