CM releases “Report of Working Group on Promotion of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Haryana” and “Report of Working Group on Promotion of Micro Irrigation in Haryana” of Haryana Kisan Kalyan Pradhikaran
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini said that officers should encourage farmers in the state to cultivate medicinal and aromatic plants so that they can earn higher income even from limited agricultural land. He also directed officials to create awareness among farmers about conserving water by promoting micro-irrigation.
The Chief Minister was speaking today while releasing the “Report of Working Group on Promotion of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Haryana” and the “Report of Working Group on Promotion of Micro Irrigation in Haryana” of the Haryana Kisan Kalyan Pradhikaran.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister also chaired a meeting regarding the price policy determination for Kharif crops (marketing season 2026-27) and directed that a proposal in this regard be prepared and sent to the Central Government.
Those present in the meeting included Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Department Pankaj Agarwal, Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr. Saket Kumar, Director, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Department Rajnarayan Kaushik, Chief Executive Officer of Haryana Kisan Kalyan Pradhikaran Dr. Ravinder Singh Chauhan, Additional Chief Executive Officer Hitesh Kumar Meena, and other officers.
Saini said that India is among the world’s largest exporters of medicinal herbs and Haryana can also make an important contribution in this sector due to its strategic location and strong agricultural infrastructure. He said that if medicinal and aromatic plants are promoted in a sustainable and well-planned manner in the state, the sector can create significant economic opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs.
He said that the medicinal and aromatic plants sector is not limited only to cultivation, but also includes activities such as processing, extraction, manufacturing of value-added products and marketing. Therefore, this sector can create new employment opportunities in rural areas and play an important role in strengthening the local economy.
The Chief Minister directed that research institutions and the private sector should work together in a planned manner to explore possibilities of making Haryana a major hub for the production and processing of medicinal and aromatic plants.
While releasing the “Report of Working Group on Promotion of Micro Irrigation in Haryana,” Saini said that officers should motivate farmers to cultivate crops where micro-irrigation can be used. He expressed hope that the report would encourage the adoption of micro-irrigation systems in the state and promote sustainable agriculture.
He directed officials to motivate farmers as much as possible to adopt the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants and promote micro-irrigation.