Palampur, Feb. 4 -- Horticulture in Himachal Pradesh is no longer confined to fruit production, as floriculture is emerging as a strong avenue for self-employment and high income.
With active support from the state Horticulture Department under the leadership of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, innovative schemes like the Pushp Kranti programme are enabling farmers to turn their passion into profitable ventures.
A shining example of this transformation is Dr Narendra Pathak, a native of Kutlehar in Una district, who has successfully cultivated the iconic Cymbidium orchid-traditionally associated with India's northeastern states-in the agro-climatic conditions of Himachal Pradesh.
Dr Pathak, who holds a PhD in Floriculture, l...