Saturday, November 19, 2016

Haryana and Ontario to constitute working groups

CHANDIGARH, NOV 19
The Governments of Haryana and Ontario, Canada have agreed to constitute working groups to further promote agriculture cooperation, especially in the key areas of food processing, food safety, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Cooperative sector and Horticulture University which is being set up in Haryana.
        Haryana Chief Minister Mr Manohar Lal, who held a meeting with a delegation of Government of Ontario, Canada led by Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Mr Jeff Leal and Minister of International Trade Mr Michael Chan here today, extended cooperation of the State in these areas.
        The delegation evinced keen interest in mutual cooperation in these areas and also agreed to lend its support in better management of paddy straw. It was informed that working groups would be constituted for exchanging technical support and cooperation and deliberate  on the key areas between both the governments for boosting production and productivity in the state.
         The Chief Minister said that there is a large scope of joint ventures in agriculture and food processing in the state. Haryana surrounds national capital Delhi on three sides and there is a lot of scope to tap the market of fruits and vegetable in peri-urban areas with the best utilization of technologies. He said that besides, agriculture university, there are Centres of Excellence for fruits and vegetables   in the state. As the majority of farmers have small land holdings, the cooperative is also a major sector where both the governments could collaborate with the active participation of people.
        He said that State Government had already signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Province of Ontario to further enhance and strengthen economic relations, facilitate knowledge transfer and encourage ongoing dialogue and cooperation and collaborations in various fields. He also sought suggestions for better management of Agriculture and allied sectors.
       Mr Jeff Leal said that there are cordial relations between Canada and India and we look forward to further strengthen the bond between Ontario and Haryana. The delegation also suggested for mutual cooperation for training of students and teachers at University level.
        Those present in the meeting included Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Mr O.P. Dhankar, Additional Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Mrs Rajni Sekhri Sibbal, Additional Chief Secretary Cooperation Mr Alok Nigam, Principal Secretary Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Dr Abhilaksh Likhi, OSD to Chief Minister Mr Mukul Kumar and other senior officer and members of delegation of Ontario.
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