Dehradun, March 20 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday emphasised the importance of promoting traditional farming practices to increase farmers' income in the state. He believed that combining traditional methods with modern knowledge and science can lead to better outcomes, as per a release.

During a review of the Agriculture, Horticulture, and Cooperatives Department, Dhami directed officials to focus on innovation, cluster-based farming, and promoting millets. He also stressed the need to support farmers in producing traditional products and fruits, such as apples, pears, and peaches.

"The results of the work being done by the departments should be visible on the ground. The schemes being worked on by the de...