Consider the following statements 1 Punjab Government is going to establish Punjab Horticulture Boar...........

Punjab Economy

Consider the following statements.

1.Punjab Government is going to establish Punjab Horticulture Board, on the lines of the State Agriculture Marketing Development Board (Mandi Board) to promote horticulture in the state.

2.The board will cover the development of Citrus, Gauva, Litchi, & pear fruits.

3. Punjab cabinet proposed to set up a dedicated Kinnow mandi, with a multi-cell cold storage, in PAU, Ludhiana.

Which of the following statements is/are correct ?

1 and 2 Only

2 and 3 Only

1 and 3 Only

All of the above

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Explanation:

The chief minister okayed the establishment of a Punjab Horticulture Board, on the lines of the State Agriculture Marketing Development Board (Mandi Board) to promote development of Citrus, Gauva, Litchi, & pear fruits and to help farmers switch to horticulture.It was also decided in the meeting to set up the new head under a Secretary, Horticulture, to streamline the functioning of the various state government departments currently involved in the function.Regarding the proposed new administrative head, the meeting decided it was essential to supervise in a coordinated manner the various activities and projects related to horticulture.Amarinder underlined the need for extensive R&D for the development of new varieties of citrus fruits by utilizing the services of PAU and eminent international experts in the field of horticulture. The meeting proposed setting up of a dedicated Kinnow mandi, with a multi-cell cold storage, in Abohar, South Punjab.