India: Karnataka gets mango committee
The state government has submitted a list of 14 people who will sit on the committee.
The Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Horticulture will head the committee and Principal Secretary, Agriculture Department, Director of Agricultural Marketing, Director of Horticulture and others are the members of the panel.
A mango grower, Ashok Krishnappa, was also selected as a member following a submission by the counsel for petitioners.
The committee will work to aid farmes in growing, harvesting and post harverst techniques as well as maintaining a database relating to those with a stake in the industry.
The Court directed the committee to call a meeting within 15 days.
Source: deccanherald.com
