Summary:
SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh is going to be the first state in India to get its climate-smart agriculture (CSA) profile done. An analysis of the feedback will be undertaken and the final report will be presented during a dissemination workshop. The report will lead to an investment plan and help to formulate the policy of the state,” said Aggarwal.Hosting university’s vice-chancellor H C Sharma said that Himachal was very sensitive to climate change and this was a reality that cannot be ignored. He lauded the efforts of the farmers to adapt to changing climate by growing alternative crops like kiwi, pomegranate and vegetables in place of apple, Kullu being the best example of the practice. Experts from state departments of forests, horticulture, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment, science and technology and scientists from UHF Nauni took part in the workshop.The workshop aimed to leverage the understanding of the participants on climate change and develop a shared vision for scaling up CSA..