Madhya Pradesh
Agricultural Excellence Center
- 04 Mar 2022
- 2 min read
Why in News
On March 3, 2022, Israel's Consulate General Kobi Shoshani, during his meeting with Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, informed that Israel has proposed to set up two centers of excellence in Madhya Pradesh (out of 29 agricultural centers in India).
Key Points
- Among the proposed centers, orange production in Chhindwara and vegetable production in Morena will be promoted.
- Presently some establishments of Israeli companies are functioning at Malanpur and Mandideep in Madhya Pradesh.
- The Chief Minister said that the suggestion received by Israel would be considered and implemented. Industrial investment prospects in Madhya Pradesh will also be promoted in collaboration with Israeli companies.
- In the irrigation sector, India and Israel are working on water projects in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh. In particular, both countries look forward to cooperation in other potential areas of water management.
- Officials of the Department of Agriculture and Horticulture, Madhya Pradesh will be benefited in a fortnightly specialization course in Israel.
- Chief Minister Chouhan said that the Bundelkhand region would be rejuvenated by the implementation of Ken-Betwa project. Madhya Pradesh is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's philosophy of 'Per Drop More Crop' and the farming style of Israel.
