Dehradun, June 9 -- In a major move to boost Uttarakhand's agriculture sector, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan participated in a Kisan Chaupal at Pavwala Saura village in Doiwala block here today. Sitting on a traditional cot in the fields, Chouhan had direct and heartfelt conversations with farmers to understand their real problems. He also planted a sapling under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign during the Chaupal event. He also announced on this occasion that Uttarakhand would be developed as a national hub for horticulture.
State Agriculture Minister Ganesh Joshi and senior officials from the Agriculture Department were also present on this occasion. During the chaupal, farmers raised several issues such as seeds, irr...