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Inauguration of Horticulture College in Sikkim

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Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the administrative and academic buildings of the College of Horticulture in Bermiok, Sikkim, emphasizing the state's potential for organic farming and non-traditional crops. He highlighted the importance of agriculture in India, especially in hill states, and urged students to engage in agricultural activities post-education. The new facilities, built at a cost of ₹52 crore, aim to enhance educational opportunities for the youth of Sikkim.

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