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Moreover, as the district is climatically suitable for cultivation of sub-tropical and temperate fruit crops, an initiative was taken up for promotion and popularization.
Mr. Satveer Yadav (SMS, Horticulture) delivered a lecture on scientific cultivation of Plum and Pomegranate. He emphasized the potential of Plum and Pomegranate as a high-value crop and since Chaglagam and some parts of the district is one of the hotspot locations for cultivation of Plum, it is high time to create awareness among the farmers for cultivation of such crops for enhancing income.
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Mr. Ugarsain Sangwan, (SMS, Land & Water conservation Engineer) gave a brief remark on the irrigation structure that are feasible for cultivation of plum and pomegranate in hill areas
Dr. S. Peter Singh, SMS (Agriculture Economics) aware regarding the economic importance of Plum and Pomegranate plantation and natural farming.