SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 31 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release:

Assures full support in land-related issues

Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi, held a meeting with representatives of the Seb Utpadak Sangh, Sanyukt Kisan Manch and Kisan Sabha here today. Various challenges being faced by farmers and horticulturists across the State were discussed in detail in the meeting.

The representatives urged that land in villages, which is recorded under individual's names in revenue records, should not be treated as forest land. They further stated that the Supreme Court in several judgments has directed to carry out proper demarcation ...