Punjab to Establish Netherlands-Inspired Horticulture Center
Punjab to have Netherlands-like horticulture facility: CM Mann
Hindustan Times
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Punjab, India, plans to create a horticulture experience and learning center modeled after the Netherlands' World Horti Center. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann emphasized collaboration with industry and academia to promote sustainable agricultural practices and innovation during his recent visit to Dutch horticulture institutions.
- 01Punjab will establish a horticulture center inspired by the Netherlands' World Horti Center.
- 02The center aims to promote sustainable agriculture through collaboration with researchers and industry partners.
- 03Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann highlighted the importance of technology in modern farming.
- 04Mann invited NXP Semiconductors to consider a research and development center in Mohali.
- 05The Punjab government is focusing on developing a 'Silicon Valley'-like ecosystem for technology.
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Punjab, under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is set to establish a horticulture experience and learning center similar to the World Horti Center in the Netherlands. This initiative aims to foster collaboration among researchers, academic institutions, industry partners, and government stakeholders to advance sustainable agricultural practices. During his visit to the Netherlands, Mann learned about innovative techniques in greenhouse horticulture, including the use of automation, artificial intelligence, and precision irrigation systems to enhance productivity and resource efficiency. He also explored potential collaborations for knowledge transfer and technology partnerships. Additionally, Mann invited NXP Semiconductors to consider setting up a research and development center in Mohali, aligning with the state's ambitions to create a thriving technology ecosystem. The Punjab government has identified electronics and semiconductors as key sectors in its Industrial and Business Development Policy, 2026, offering incentives to attract investment.
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The establishment of the horticulture center and the potential R&D center could significantly enhance agricultural productivity and technological development in Punjab, benefiting local farmers and the economy.
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