horticulture policy

13 Aug

Haryana Emerges as National Leader in White Button Mushroom Production

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana agriculture, horticulture policy, Mushroom Production, Shyam Singh Rana, Smart Farming

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana is rapidly establishing itself among the leading states in India for white button mushroom production as part of an overarching initiative to boost farmer incomes and modernize agricultural infrastructure. State Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced that the government is providing subsidies ranging between 40 and 50 per cent to encourage farmers to set up mushroom cultivation units. Furthermore, to support the socio-economic advancement of Scheduled Caste farmers, special targeted schemes have been introduced, offering subsidies of up to 85 per cent for various horticultural undertakings. To further expand and modernize the sector,…

23 Jul

Haryana to Set Up Major Cold Storages in Every District to Boost Horticulture

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanacold storage, farmers’ welfare, fruit processing plant, Har-Hit stores, Haryana agriculture, horticulture policy, Shyam Singh Rana

Chandigarh, July 23 — Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced that the state government will construct a large cold storage facility in every district. The initiative aims to prevent spoilage of fruits and vegetables and ensure better market prices for farmers. He instructed officials to expedite the implementation of this plan and warned that delays in fulfilling budgetary promises made during the 2025-26 financial statement would not be tolerated, adding that accountability would be enforced in case of lapses.Rana chaired a meeting of horticulture and associated department officials at his office today. During the session, he…