High-Level Meeting on Areca Nut Development
A high-level meeting chaired by Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan focused on the development of areca nut cultivation in India. Key discussions included addressing viral diseases affecting farmers, ensuring compensation for losses, and dispelling misconceptions about areca nuts' safety. The meeting emphasized the importance of areca nuts in Indian culture and agriculture, with plans for further research and support for farmers. The government is taking measures to protect farmers' interests, including imposing import duties and funding disease management initiatives.
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