Chandigarh– The “Fourth Potato Expo,” organised by the Haryana Horticulture Division at Karnal, concluded efficiently. The 2-day occasion witnessed enthusiastic participation from progressive farmers, seed producers, scientists, consumers, sellers, and corporations from the private and non-private sectors from Haryana and different states. The primary goal of the expo was to showcase new applied sciences in potato manufacturing, promote high-quality seed potatoes, and join farmers with higher markets. On the second day and on the closing ceremony of the expo, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Shyam Singh Rana attended because the Chief Visitor.
Through the occasion, the Agriculture Minister first inspected the state-of-the-art tissue tradition laboratory established on the institute, the place the method of manufacturing disease-free and high-quality seed potatoes was defined to him. Thereafter, he visited the aeroponics unit, the place the superior know-how of soil-less potato manufacturing was demonstrated.
The Agriculture Minister additionally inspected the demonstration trials of varied potato varieties, the place discussions have been held on the yield potential, illness resistance, and market worth of a complete of 16 totally different varieties. Apart from this, he visited numerous stalls arrange by numerous corporations on the expo venue, the place private and non-private corporations showcased seeds, equipment, technical supplies, and different agricultural gear. He interacted with stall operators, gathered details about new applied sciences, and appreciated improvements within the curiosity of farmers.
Addressing farmers, consumers, and sellers current on the occasion, Rana mentioned that the expo is a powerful platform for connecting high-quality seed potatoes produced in Haryana with farmers throughout the nation. He mentioned that Haryana is rising as a number one agricultural state in seed potato manufacturing. Via the adoption of latest applied sciences, Haryana has made vital progress in seed potato manufacturing, decreasing farmers’ prices and growing their revenue. He mentioned that this platform will instantly join farmers and consumers, making certain higher markets and truthful costs.
The Agriculture Minister mentioned that India is an agriculture-based nation and that since 2014, beneath the management of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, the nation has progressed, offering alternatives for progress within the agricultural sector and for farmers. He mentioned that the dream of a developed India shall be realized solely when each sector progresses, and the Authorities of India is constantly working in direction of this aim. He knowledgeable that the Haryana Authorities is procuring many crops at Minimal Help Worth (MSP). Apart from this, the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana is being applied to advertise horticulture. He mentioned that agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and horticulture are being actively promoted within the state. Haryana ranks second in fish manufacturing within the nation and the federal government has fastened the worth of honey at Rs. 120 per kilogram. He appealed to residents to undertake indigenous merchandise to strengthen the nation’s financial system.
The Agriculture Minister honored farmers for his or her excellent work. 5 progressive farmers have been awarded the ‘Aloo Ratna’ Award and given a money prize of Rs. 11,000 every, whereas 11 farmers have been honored with the ‘Aloo Samman’ Award, together with a money prize of Rs. 5,100 every.
On this event, it was additionally knowledgeable that the tissue tradition laboratory was formally granted accreditation after inspection by the Division of Biotechnology, Authorities of India, New Delhi, on October 1, 2025. Congratulating the Horticulture Division and scientists on this achievement, Rana mentioned that this recognition is a matter of delight for Haryana. The accreditation exhibits the laboratory’s technical capability, high quality requirements, and analysis services. It was additional knowledgeable that in 2024, the state authorities registered the trademark of the “Har-Aloo” brand, which symbolizes the top quality, purity, and reliability of seed potatoes. The Minister mentioned that this model will assist give Haryana’s seed potatoes a definite id on the nationwide stage.
