Patna: The 7th Himalayan Orange Tourism Festival was held in Patna today in which Bihar Agriculture Minister Shri Ram Kirpal Yadav attended as Chief Guest. Organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, this prestigious event saw orange growers from the Himalayan regions including Nepal, Bhutan, Darjeeling Hills, Kalampong, Durres, Sikkim and Mongpo exhibiting their best products. Many farmers from different districts of Bihar also participated in the event, who got to know the latest techniques of orange production, packaging, processing, and new opportunities related to tourism in the Himalayan regions. Agriculture Ram Karpal Yadav addressing the farmers present said, "This festival presents a valuable opportunity for the farmers of Bihar. By learning modern techniques of orange production, our farmers can increase their income significantly. In line with Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi's commitment of 'Self-reliant India' and 'Prosperous Farmers - Prosperous India,' and Hon'ble Chief Minister Kumar is committed to the Bihar Government's policies to promote agriculture. Continuous implementation of extension, climate friendly fruit identification, training, plant availability, marketing and value addition schemes will enable the farmers of the state to access new opportunities in orange production. At the end of the programme, the Honorable Minister thanked the farmers and producers of all the participating countries and states.
And said that such programs not only provide a new direction to agriculture and horticulture, but also develop new dimensions of agritourism, which not only increases the income of farmers but also strengthens the regional economy.