Dehradun, March 22 -- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a review meeting of the Agriculture, Horticulture and Cooperative Departments at the Secretariat here today. Agriculture Minister Ganesh Joshi was also present at the meeting. CM Dhami stressed that special attention be paid to innovation to boost the economy in agriculture and horticulture, alongside strengthening the value chain system to empower and make farmers self-reliant.

Dhami emphasised on the need to promote traditional farming by integrating knowledge and science to enhance farmers' incomes. He added that the farmers should be encouraged to continue improving in their respective fields in the areas where they are excelling. Efforts by the departments must translate ...