Leh, April 25 -- Secretary Horticulture, UT Ladakh, Sh. Bhupesh Chaudhary, IAS, conducted an extensive visit to the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Seabuckthorn Cultivation at Nimoo to review the ongoing developmental initiatives, horticultural demonstrations, and processing facilities established to boost high-value horticulture in the region.

The Secretary was accompanied by Director Horticulture, Sh. Tsewang Phunchok; Chief Horticulture Officer, Leh Smt. Kunzang Wangmo; In charge Apricot Processing unit, Nimoo, Tsering Ngodup and other departmental officials.

During the visit, the Director Horticulture briefed the Secretary about the expansion work being carried out at the Centre, including the development of an additional 8 Kanals of...