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Goa: Horticulture corp marks record procurement of veggies.
Mar 14, 2024

The Goa State Horticulture Corporation Limited (GSHCL) has achieved a remarkable milestone this year by procuring a record number of greens from local growers.
According to recent data released by GSHCL, in the previous financial year 2022-23, a total of 10.8 lakh kg of vegetables was procured from farmers across Goa. However, this year, the procurement figures have surged, with a total of 11.3 lakh kg of vegetables purchased up until Jan 2024.
'This is a clear-cut indication that vegetable production is increasing in Goa,' said GSHCL managing director, Chandrahas Desai.
 
Under the scheme for Promotion of Vegetables with Assured Market, aimed at supporting local farmers and ensuring a stable market for their produce, growers have been facilitated through 15 GSHCL procurement centres strategically located across Goa. At these centres, farmers deliver their freshly harvested produce, which is then meticulously weighed, and payment is made accordingly.
 
'One of the key aspects of the scheme is that farmers receive an assured rate for their produce, irrespective of the prevailing market rates,' Desai said.
'Such assurances not only provide financial stability to the farmers, but also encourage them to invest more in vegetable cultivation, thus contributing to the overall agricultural growth of the state,' he added.
With the increasing demand for greens, GSHCL has further expanded its procurement infrastructure by establishing three additional procurement centres in Davorlim, Cotigao, and Aldona respectively. These new centres are expected to enhance accessibility for farmers and streamline the procurement process, further boosting vegetable production and farmers’ income in these regions.
    
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