Foundation stone Haryana State University of Horticultural Sciences laid
Speaking on the occasion the minister said that the establishment of the first Horticulture University in Haryana will fulfil the long pending need of the people of the state as it will bridge the gap between teaching, research and extension activities in the state and will establish the convergence and synergy to disseminate latest technology and horticulture education to the young generation, besides identifying strategies for further development.
He also said that Haryana holds tremendous potential in the horticulture sector on account of its fertile lands, favorable climate and water resources.
Farmers in Haryana have also started taking up horticulture crops as a separate viable economic activity.
Agriculture minister expecst that this shall also demonstrate significant improvement in production and productivity of horticultural crops to double the income of the farmers, and help in achieving self-sufficiency.
The Minister also pointed out that Haryana has been a leader in adopting Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture programme and in giving priority for protected cultivation and post harvest management.
Haryana has increased its area under horticultural crops from 2.0 lakh hectare in 2002-03 to 4.5 lakh hectare during 2013-14 and has increased production from 2.51 million tonnes to 6.30 millin tonnes during same period. State has planned to increase the area to 9.0 lakh hectare with production to 27 million tonnes in the next decade.
Shri Singh said that this University will also act as a skill development centre to cater to the larger demand for trained manpower in the production, post harvest and processing industries. There is a huge scope for agro-processing industries like mango, citrus, aonla, strawberry in fruits and pea, tomato, potato, carrots, garlic, onion in vegetables and mushroom.
He further said that due to its proximity to major markets like Delhi and tri-city of Chandigarh it offers an excellent marketing and export channels.
Chief Minister of Haryana and other dignitaries were also present at the function.
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