Punjab's Pathankot to Export Litchis, Boosting Farmers' Income

The Punjab government aims to export litchis from Pathankot to enhance farmers' income. Pathankot contributes 60% of Punjab's litchi production. With a dedicated litchi estate and significant cultivation efforts, the first export consignment will soon be dispatched. Shifting from traditional crops to litchis is encouraged to combat water table decline.

The Punjab government is set to export litchis from Pathankot, aiming to boost farmers' incomes, Horticulture Minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra announced on Thursday at a state-level litchi exhibition in Pathankot.

Pathankot, contributing 60% to Punjab's litchi production, is well-regarded for producing high-quality litchis. To promote international market reach, the first litchi consignment will soon be exported. Jouramajra emphasized the shift to horticulture as a solution to the state's declining water table.

With around 2,200 of the 3,900 hectares dedicated to litchi cultivation in Punjab located in Pathankot, special efforts are being made to enhance farmers' profitability. A litchi estate has already been established in Sujanpur, Pathankot, signaling the district's pivotal role in the state's horticulture strategy.

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