Dehradun, Jan. 3 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday inaugurated the Uttarakhand Malta Festival at the Government Garden Circuit House in Garhikant.

According to the Chief Minister's Office, the Chief Minister announced the launch of a Malta Mission to promote the production of Malta (a local citrus fruit) in the state, and stated that the state would also organise a Malta Festival in Delhi.

Dhami, along with his wife Geeta Pushkar Dhami, visited an exhibition showcasing Malta and lemon varieties from various districts, and also tasted different products made from Malta.

The Chief Minister said that Malta is closely associated with the identity and tradition of Uttarakhand. Horticulture can play a significant ...