Warehouse infrastructure to be developed at Hisar Airport for global export of horticultural produce
Initiative to ensure farmers maximize profits through better storage and export facilities
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
In a significant move, Haryana Government will develop state-of-the-art warehousing infrastructure at Maharaja Agrasen Airport, Hisar aimed at ensuring seamless storage and transportation of horticultural crops. The initiative seeks to preserve quality and freshness through controlled temperatures, boost agricultural exports, and help farmers realize maximum profits of their produce.
Under this initiative, the Haryana State Warehousing Corporation will set up modern cold storage and air cargo facilities at the airport premises. These facilities will enable the preservation and export of farmers’ produce in line with international standards, thereby further strengthening Haryana’s position as one of the country’s leading states in horticultural production.
This was shared during a meeting of the Haryana State Warehouse Corporation and the Civil Aviation Department, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini here today. Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana was also present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister said that the state government is taking concrete steps to enhance farmers’ income and connect their produce to global markets. The warehouse infrastructure being developed at Hisar Airport will not only provide farmers with a new identity but also play a pivotal role in establishing Haryana as an agricultural export hub. He said that controlled temperature storage and export facilities will directly benefit farmers by ensuring fair prices for their produce.
The Chief Minister said that districts such as Hisar, Sirsa and Fatehabad are rapidly emerging as major clusters for horticultural crops including strawberries, guavas and kinnows. He asked the Haryana State Warehousing Corporation to take proactive measures so that no farmer’s crop goes to waste, while extending maximum support in storage and export processes. He also stressed the importance of utilizing solar energy to maintain controlled temperatures in storage facilities.
It was informed during the meeting that priority will be accorded to promoting the export of horticultural and other products from the state, with a special focus on enabling air cargo services for perishable crops such as flowers and fruits.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister was also apprised of various projects under development at Maharaja Agrasen Airport.