ES Reporter

DIRANG, Oct 21: Impressed with the development of the horticulture sector in West Kameng district, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, WCD and SJETA Alo Libang on Wednesday visited the horticulture farm under the Department of Horticulture here to take a first-hand information on cultivation of various fruits like apple, kiwi, walnut and others.
“The climatic condition and geographical features of my home district Upper Siang is almost similar to West Kameng and to encourage the farmers I have personally visited a private kiwi farm and a government-run farm at Dirang,” Libang said, suggesting the young generation not to rush for or depend only on government jobs, but to explore the opportunities available in the Agri-Horti and its allied sectors.
 “The recent lockdown has taught us the concept of ‘Atma Nirbharta’ in every field and opting for this sector can be a good choice for attaining self-reliance,” the Minister added. He also asserted he will support the farmers of his home district to visit Dirang for taking training and getting first-hand information about the procedures and requirements of cultivation of these fruits.
Plant Protection Officer, Department of Horticulture, Dirang J Singh informed that they produce saplings of different fruits like kiwi, apple, peach, walnut  and others through the grafting technique. “Anyone who wants to get engaged in plantation of these fruits can take saplings from the farm as per their climatic condition. We also have the saplings of all the four varieties of Kiwi Allison, Bruno, Hayward and Monty,” informed Singh.
Among others, ADC Dirang JT Obi, Circle Officer Dr. D Tsering and other officials accompanied the Minister.      

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