SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, Feb. 25 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release:
Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi while chairing the review meeting of HP Shiva Project here today said that the interests of the farmers were paramount for the state government. With the aim of benefiting the farmers of the state, an ambitious HP Shiva project amounting to Rs 1292 crore is being implemented in the state covering sectors like horticulture, irrigation, solar fencing in 6000 hectares of cultivable land in 28 blocks of seven districts of the state.
He said that under the scheme, more than 15 thousand farmers would be encouraged for the cultivation of fruits like guava, orange, lit...