The State Agriculture minister Harak Singh Rawat ordered the suspension of the Bazpur and Nagla seed plants in-charge on recommendation of the directors following complaints received from some areas regarding drop in the quality of seeds.
Rawat issued this order while chairing the board meeting of Uttarakhand Seeds and Terai Development Corporation (USTDC) here on Friday. The minister directed officials to ensure that the corporation facilitates maximised agriculture production through production of high quality seeds in the interests of farmers.
Three committees have also been formed by Rawat to bring about the required improvement in seed production and marketing. The corporation’s co-chairman Udayan Kapur, vice chairman Jamil Ahmed, managing director Dr PS Bisht, horticulture and seed certification director Damyanti Dohre were also among those who attended the meeting. After the board meeting, the minister inaugurated the USTDC office at the Kisan Bhawan at Raipur ring road.
Speaking on the occasion, Rawat exhorted the employees to enhance seed development and supply with the corporation playing an important role in increasing agriculture production. The Narendranagar MlA Subodh Uniyal and departmental officials were also present on the occasion.