Haryana to explore agricultural opportunities in African Nations

Published on: 04 Jan 2024 at 11:29 AM

Published by: thefactnews

Chandigarh, January 4

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal said that the State Government is planning to leverage the vast agricultural potential in African countries by sending Haryana farmers abroad. This ambitious endeavor aims to provide new opportunities for Haryana’s hardworking farming community.

Following discussions with the ambassador of an African nation, the State Government is in the process of signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will be exchanged shortly to formalize this collaboration.

After the MoU, we will invite interested farmers to participate in this unique opportunity. Farmer groups will be formed and sent to African countries where they can contribute their expertise and benefit from the vast agricultural landscapes available.

Before sending them abroad, the government will also provide comprehensive training and necessary assistance to ensure their success in agricultural endeavors abroad. This was revealed by Chief Minister Manohar Lal while addressing a press conference here today.

Explaining the rationale behind this initiative, Chief Minister Manohar Lal informed that the shrinking landholding in Haryana, largely due to industrialization and other developmental activities has prompted the government to explore alternative avenues for the state’s agricultural community.