To give impetus to floriculture, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Thursday announced a slew of measures, including a proposal to grant 50 per cent subsidy on protected cultivation of flowers.
Badal approved a proposal to grant the subsidy on the total cost of additional infrastructure under the protected cultivation of flowers, herbs and salads.
The CM directed the Additional Chief Secretary (Development) to prepare a comprehensive plan for setting up of cold chain in the clusters under protected cultivation, a spokesperson for the CMO said here.
He also decided to establish a market intelligence wing in the horticulture department to study advanced planning and marketing support to be given to farmers for the production of flowers and horticulture crops.
The Mandi Board has also been asked to provide adequate space to the flower producers for marketing their produce in the new air conditioned fruits and vegetables market at Mohali.
The CM approved 24-hour power supply on Agriculture Power (AP) tariff to the flower producers undertaking protected cultivation (green/net houses) without charging any basic expenses.