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Punjab to establish Centre of Excellence for Basmati following CM Mann’s Netherlands visit

Punjab to establish Centre of Excellence for Basmati following CM Mann’s Netherlands visit

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is set to take a major step towards crop diversification and sustainable agriculture. With strenuous efforts of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Basmati has been secured during his ongoing visit to the Netherlands. The initiative is aimed at strengthening farmers’ incomes and reducing overdependence on the wheat-paddy cycle. As part of his visit, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann explored best practices in agriculture and industry to benefit Punjab’s farmers, who have played a key role in making the country self-reliant in food production. The Chief Minister noted, “For the sake…
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Punjab to establish Horticulture Experience and Learning Centre modeled after World Horti Centre

Punjab to establish Horticulture Experience and Learning Centre modeled after World Horti Centre

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a strategic tie up that will transform the destiny of Punjab’s farmer, the state is all set to a have dedicated Horticulture Experience and Learning Center in Punjab, on the lines the World Horti Center ecosystem, to give major push to crop diversification, due to the strenuous efforts of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. As a part of his visit for investment promotion outreach in the Netherlands on Monday, the Chief Minister undertook key visits to leading horticulture institutions, including the World Horti Center (WHC), Westland, and the globally renowned Keukenhof, Lisse, to study best…
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