Dehradun, Jan. 8 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the two-day Malta Festival organised by the Seva Sankalp (Dharini) Foundation at the ITBP Stadium, Seema Dwar.

During the event, the Chief Minister interacted with farmers from various districts of the state and sampled Malta and lemon-based products showcased at the festival.

Addressing the gathering on Wednesday, CM Dhami said Uttarakhand has immense potential for Malta production, particularly in its hilly regions. He announced that the state government has taken a concrete step in this direction by launching a dedicated Malta Mission to promote production, marketing, and value addition of the fruit.

The Chief Minister said the mission aims to enhance...