Horticulture to raise profile of Meghalaya: Ansari

Shillong, Sept 29 (PTI) Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari today said horticulture is poised to raise the profile of Meghalaya in the world map. On a two-day visit to Shillong, Ansari visited the Horticulture Hub on the outskirts of the city this afternoon after which he had a brief interaction with farmers. "There is an expression in English � Say it with flowers.The expression is not vague. With the initiative of the state government and the enthusiastic response from the farmers, the expression will take concrete shape in Meghalaya," Ansari told the gathering. He said in the years to come, there will be a virtual transformation in the economy where horticulture will become a major economic activity which will benefit the state greatly. "The experiences of the farmers testify that horticulture is a profitable exercise and good for the welfare of the people," he said. However, Ansari said "even as the state government will do what it needs to do, cooperative effort is needed from the people for the initiatives of the government to succeed." "Horticulture is poised to raise the profile of Meghalaya in India and in the world," he said. The Vice President said that the world was shrinking in the face of technologies in communication. "Now, farmers can have access to markets anywhere in the world. It is important to change with times," he added. Governor RS Mooshahary, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma and Union Minister of State Vincent Pala also attended the function.