Summary:
He said Himachal Pradesh was known as apple state and was heading forward to become cut flower state. Indian ambassador to Syria Man Mohan Bhanot said Syria had strong capabilities in food processing, agriculture research like mushroom, ayurvedic products, pharmaceuticals and semi-skilled workers. SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh chief secretary Vineet Chawdhry has said there was big scope for exchange programme of experts for production and productivity enhancement of commercial crop, along with setting up of agro-based industries, including those for spices. The focus of the meeting was on exchange of technical know-how and promoting specific interests of the state in the respective countries. The scope for collaboration in the ayurveda sector was in sharing knowledge of Ayush system, rejuvenate therapy, panchkarma and yoga..