Shimla admn to collaborate with CPRI to promote potato products in district

The Shimla district administration, led by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anupam Kashyap, announced a meeting with the ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute next week to promote potato-based products in the district. The announcement was made during a district-level technical committee meeting held recently.

The meeting focused on financial assistance under schemes from the Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries, and Animal Husbandry Departments for the 2025-26 financial year. Financial parameters for these schemes were also approved.

DC Kashyap highlighted the importance of financial support in boosting farmers’ incomes and emphasised the significant role of banks in strengthening the rural economy. He added that the government is providing improved facilities to farmers and encouraging them to adopt natural farming practices. Efforts are also underway to enhance market access for natural farming products.

Under the Department of Agriculture, financial aid is available for crops like potatoes, cabbage, green peas, cauliflower, wheat, rice, tomatoes and pulses. The Horticulture Department supports the cultivation of apples, stone fruits, kiwi, cherries and other fruits.

The Fisheries Department provides assistance for fish farming, while the Animal Husbandry Department offers support for rearing cows, sheep, goats, poultry, pigs and horses.