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Himachal CM Sukhu Promotes Natural Farming, Announces Spice Park in Nadaun

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met with a delegation from Nadaun's panchayats, discussing local development and promoting natural farming. He announced the imminent laying of a Spice Park's foundation stone and highlighted the area's potential for turmeric cultivation. The CM detailed the state's pioneering minimum support prices for naturally grown crops, including wheat and turmeric. In a separate review, he also committed to providing permanent housing for eligible poor families and strengthening the Panchayati Raj Department.

Key Points: Himachal CM Sukhu Backs Natural Farming, Sets Crop Prices

  • Spice Park foundation in Bada Panchayat soon
  • MSP for natural farming wheat at ₹60/kg
  • Pangi sub-division declared fully natural farming
  • Govt providing pucca houses to poor families
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Himachal Pradesh: CM Sukhu meets Nadaun Panchayat delegation, vouches for natural farming

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu meets Nadaun delegation, vows Spice Park and support prices for natural farming crops like turmeric and wheat.

"Himachal Pradesh is the first state in the country to fix a minimum support price for crops grown through natural farming. - CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu"

Shimla, January 11

A delegation from the Bada and Faste Gram Panchayats of the Nadaun Assembly constituency on Sunday met the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister discussed various development works being carried out in the Nadaun Assembly constituency and also took feedback from the delegation. He said that the foundation stone for the Spice Park to be set up in Bada Panchayat would be laid soon.

The Chief Minister encouraged the delegation to adopt natural farming methods. He said that the Nadaun area has great potential for growing turmeric through natural farming.

CM Sukhu said that the state government has fixed the purchase price of wheat grown through natural farming at Rs. 60 per kilogram.

On 15 April 2025, the Pangi sub-division was declared a completely natural farming sub-division. The government is also providing a support price of Rs. 90 per kilogram for raw turmeric and Rs. 60 per kilogram for barley grown in the Pangi valley.

He said that Himachal Pradesh is the first state in the country to fix a minimum support price for crops grown through natural farming.

The Chief Minister urged the delegation to spread awareness about the government's public welfare schemes among the general public so that more people can benefit from them.

Earlier, on Friday, CM Sukhu, while presiding over a high-level review meeting of the Panchayati Raj Department, stated that the state government would provide permanent (pucca) houses to eligible poor families who are still living in mud (kutcha) houses.

According to the release, he said that safe housing was not only a basic necessity but also a social right of every citizen, and the government was taking effective measures to ensure this.

The goal of the state government is not limited to the construction of houses alone, but to provide a dignified standard of living to poor families. Special attention is also being given to basic amenities, sanitation, drinking water, and livelihood opportunities, he stated.

CM Sukhu said that the state government would fill vacant posts in the Panchayati Raj Department on a priority basis to strengthen it, besides filling up the posts of Junior Engineers in panchayats.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good initiative, but implementation is key. We've heard many announcements before. Will the Spice Park actually get built on time? And will farmers really get the promised ₹60 for wheat without middlemen? The pucca house scheme is badly needed though.
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Aman W
Himachal leading the way! First state with MSP for natural farming crops. This will protect our soil and water for future generations. Jai Himachal! 🇮🇳 The focus on turmeric in Nadaun makes sense, it's a high-value crop.
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Sarah B
The holistic approach is commendable. It's not just about farming or houses in isolation. Combining safe housing with sanitation, water, and livelihood opportunities is how real, sustainable development happens. Hope they fill those vacant posts quickly to make it work.
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Vikram M
₹90/kg for raw turmeric is excellent! My uncle in Kangra has been doing natural farming for years but struggled with prices. This kind of government support can change lives in the villages. The pucca house promise needs to be followed through, especially before the monsoon.
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Karthik V
A respectful suggestion: While MSP is good, the government must also help with marketing and creating supply chains. What's the use of growing turmeric if farmers can't sell it? The Spice Park is a step in that direction. More power to Himachal's farmers!

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