Kolkata, Feb 21 (UNI) The West Bengal Government is planning to set up vegetable
and fruit hubs in the districts in the western part of the state.
According to the Food Processing Minister at a recent seminar organised by the
Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCC), the western districts have
the potential for satisfying even the entire demand of the state, if all forms of
assistance are provided.
Towards that end, the government has planned to set up the hubs.
The minister asked private investors to invest more in agriculture, which would help
in the state realising its full potential.
He said the government would provide all manner of help for connecting the farmers
with the investors.
Since 68 per cent of the state’s population do work related to agriculture, the state
has a huge potential in the latter.
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