National Horticulture Board's 33rd Meeting Highlights Strategic Agricultural Initiatives

The 33rd meeting of the National Horticulture Board (NHB) took place at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, under the leadership of Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The meeting focused on enhancing commercial horticulture and cold-chain infrastructure through schemes like the Cluster Development Programme and the Clean Plant Programme. Emphasizing transparent and farmer-centric implementations, the minister urged timely subsidy delivery and strategies to extend the shelf life of perishable goods. He also highlighted the importance of quality planting materials, market connectivity, and post-harvest management. Technical publications on agricultural practices and technologies were released to aid farmers and industry experts. Senior agriculture officials and industry members attended, enriching the participatory dialogue and regional perspectives on the horticulture sector.

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