29 new officers join Uttarakhand’s  horticulture department

Rudrapur: The Uttarakhand government has taken a major step towards strengthening the state’s horticulture sector by appointing 29 new officers in the Horticulture and Food Processing Department. These officers were selected through the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission, Haridwar, and have now been officially deployed after completing their training.

To equip them with the necessary skills, the officers underwent basic training at the Uttarakhand Institute of Rural Development, Rudrapur, from November 18, 2024, to February 8, 2025. Following this, they gained practical experience through visits to various horticulture and food processing centres, mushroom and beekeeping units, and other training institutions. After receiving approval from Horticulture Minister Ganesh Joshi, the state government issued their deployment orders on February 19, 2025.

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The government’s main goal is to improve state horticulture centres, nurseries, and food processing units to provide better opportunities for farmers and those involved in horticulture. Minister Ganesh Joshi emphasized that these new officers would play a crucial role in implementing government schemes that benefit farmers.

“We are committed to strengthening the Horticulture and Food Processing Department and accelerating horticultural development in the state. These officers will ensure the effective implementation of schemes for the welfare of farmers,” said Minister Joshi.

With these new appointments, the Uttarakhand government aims to enhance mushroom and beekeeping centres, nurseries, and food processing units, ultimately contributing to the growth of the state’s agricultural sector.