Dehradun, Jan. 8 -- CM launches Malta Mission in Doon

Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 7 Jan: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the two-day Malta Festival organised by the Seva Sankalp (Dharini) Foundation at the ITBP Stadium, Seema Dwar, here, today. During the event, he interacted with the farmers from different districts and sampled traditional preparations made from Malta (a citrus fruit grown in the hills) and lemon. Addressing the gathering, on this occasion, the CM emphasised on the vast potential for Malta cultivation in Uttarakhand and announced the launch of the Malta Mission, a state government initiative aimed at boosting cultivation, marketing, and value addition of the citrus fruit. The mission seeks to ensur...