A significant initiative : Tehri Horticulture Department provide ginger & turmeric seeds at half price
New Delhi: To boost horticulture in Tehri district, the Horticulture Department has announced a significant initiative to provide ginger and turmeric seeds at half price. This move comes in response to the growing demand for these crops in the region, with an estimated requirement of 800 quintals of ginger and 28 quintals of turmeric seeds.
The decision to offer these seeds at reduced rates is aimed at encouraging farmers to cultivate these crops on a larger scale. By providing them at more affordable prices, the horticulture department hopes to promote the cultivation of ginger and turmeric, which are known for their high demand and profitability.
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The initiative is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to promote horticulture in the region and increase the income of farmers. By providing support in the form of subsidized seeds, the aims to empower farmers and enable them to take up cultivation of high-value crops.
Farmers in the Tehri district have welcomed the announcement stating that it will help them save on input costs and increase their profit margins. Many farmers have expressed their intention to take advantage of the scheme and expand their cultivation of ginger and turmeric.
The Horticulture Department has urged farmers to make use of this opportunity and avail to pay the subsidy. They have also assured farmers of the quality of the seeds which have been sourced from reputable suppliers.
The initiative is expected to have a positive impact on the economy of the Tehri district as increased cultivation of ginger and turmeric will lead to higher production and better market prices. It is also expected to create employment opportunities in the region as more farmers take up cultivation of these crops.
The decision of the Horticulture Department to provide ginger and turmeric seeds at half price is a welcome move that is expected to benefit farmers in the Tehri district and contribute to the growth of the horticulture sector in the region.
