Israel to set up two centres of excellence in agriculture in Madhya Pradesh, India

Published Mar 4, 2022

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Israel has proposed the establishment of two centres of excellence in agriculture in Madhya Pradesh, India, to boost orange production in Chhindwara and vegetable production in Morena. This was announced during a meeting between the Consulate General of Israel, Kobbi Shoshani, and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The discussion also encompassed cooperation in irrigation, industry, trade, and agriculture, with a focus on ongoing water projects in the Bundelkhand region and the potential for industrial investment promotion in Madhya Pradesh. A specialisation course in Israel is planned for officers from the state's agriculture and horticulture departments.

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Out of 29 centres of excellence in agriculture in India, Israel has proposed to set up two centres in Madhya Pradesh. Through this, orange production in Chhindwara and vegetable production in Morena will be promoted, the Consulate General of Israel, Kobbi Shoshani said on Thursday while meeting Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Bhopal. Shoshani appreciated the development in the agriculture sector in the state. He assured full cooperation by Israel in the fields of irrigation, industry, trade and commerce including agriculture. At present, some establishments of Israeli companies are functioning in Malanpur and Mandideep in the state. Chief Minister Chouhan said that Madhya Pradesh is ready for better work in these areas with the cooperation of Israel. The suggestion received by Israel will also be considered and implemented. Chief Minister praised the initiative taken by Israel to join the orange and vegetable production projects in two districts of the state ...

Source: Agriculture Post