Uttarakhand: CM Dhami participated in the program “From resolution to change” at Wadia Institute of Geosciences
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday participated in the “Sankalp se Parivartan ki Aur” program organized by Indo Dutch Horticulture and Coca Cola India at Wadia Institute of Geosciences, GMS Road. On this occasion, he honored the farmers who have done commendable work in the field of apple production. Cooperation is being given by Indo Dutch Horticulture and Coca Cola India to increase the income of farmers through Unnati Apple Scheme.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that it is very important to move forward with determination to achieve any goal in life. When we resolve to fulfill a goal then only a change comes. Coca-Cola India and Indo Dutch Horticulture Technology are bringing to fruition what they had set out to accomplish. The Chief Minister said that the government was making special efforts to promote the production of fruits in the state. Under this, 280 crore has been approved for the establishment of 18 thousand polyhouses with the help of NABARD. To encourage maximum apple production, a scheme of 35 crores has also been started under the Apple Mission. High value crops like kiwi, dragon fruit, strawberry etc. are also being promoted in the state.
The Chief Minister said that apart from promoting agriculture and horticulture, we have to pay more attention to natural farming. There is a need to pay attention to the natural cultivation of apples so that the apples of Uttarakhand can get a special recognition in the country and the world. By doing this we can bring a new revolution in the field of apple production in Uttarakhand. He said that a favorable policy is being made for the development of industries as well as horticulture in the state. The Chief Minister hoped that the scientists of agriculture and horticulture universities would pay special attention to research and development for horticulture development according to the geographical condition of the state.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, more and more farmers are being associated with the Apple Mission. Along with Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal, Uttarakhand should also become a special identity in apple production, for this quality and packing are also being taken care of. He said that in collaboration with Coca Cola India and Indo Dutch Horticulture Technology, “Unnati Apple Yojana” running in the state has yielded very beneficial results. The work of one thousand gardens has been completed by him and about forty thousand people have been provided training under this. Due to this, the income of the farmers is increasing rapidly in the state.
Former Chief Minister Bhagat Singh Koshyari said that there are many possibilities to work in the field of gardens in Uttarakhand. Continuous efforts are being made by the state government to promote horticulture. Many schemes are being run for the farmers. He said that the public has an important role in making the schemes successful. A lot of good work is being done in the state in the fields of apple, kiwi, silviculture, mushroom etc. On this occasion, farmers benefited from Unnati Apple Yojana also shared their experiences. He said that the productivity of his apple has increased due to availability of good quality saplings. Coca-Cola India Vice President Devayani Rajalakshmi Rana, Director Rajesh Ayapilla, Ashok Berry, Sudhir Chadha and farmers from different areas of the state were present on the occasion.
