Dehradun, July 15 -- Growth centres are a new concept and will be opened in all Nyay Panchayats of the state. So far 96 growth centres have been approved and in the future townships will be developed from these.

Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said this after inaugurating the building of agriculture business growth centre at Khyarsi village in Tehri district along with Tourism, Culture and Watershed Management minister Satpal Maharaj on Tuesday.

Rawat said that growth centres are being built as per the local resources. These will enable local farmers to sell their produce. The CM said, "The State Government is attempting to facilitate the sale of agricultural produce near the homes of farmers. With the opening of growth centres, the ...