Rajasthan Adopts Tamil Nadu's Nursery Model to Promote Indigenous Trees
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | Rajasthan's agricultural centres to study Tamil Nadu's nursery model for promoting indigenous trees. |
| Tamil Nadu's Nursery Model | Part of Green Tamil Nadu Mission; promotes native tree planting; online platform for seedlings. |
| Visit by Secretary | Agriculture & Horticulture Secretary visited Rajasthan's seed corporation, olive, and pomegranate centres. Highlighted increased farmers' income and high-capacity operations. |
| Recommendations | Emphasis on rainwater harvesting for irrigation; focus on water conservation techniques like micro-irrigation and mulching. |
| Modern Infrastructure at Dhindhol | Includes greenhouses, shade houses, nursery blocks, mother tree blocks, automation units; supports gardening, grading, packing, and tech transfer. |
| Green Tamil Nadu Mission | Aims to increase forest and tree cover; raised 73 lakh seedlings; established 260 nurseries; State and District Green Committees formed; e-nursery portal launched. |