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Floriculture business a boon for the local florist in Sikkim | The climatic advantage coupled
with highly educated workforce gives Sikkim a definite advantage in floriculture,
and realizing the potential the State Government is assisting farmers through
various training programs and facilities. Sikkim is famous for its lush green
plantations, and it is reaping good profits in the floriculture business. Home
to over 26 per cent of the country's biodiversity with exquisite species in flora
and fauna, the State has been successful in promoting floriculture. "We provide
training to the farmers. After the training we provide them with planting materials
such as seeds and we also provide them with the infrastructure required to farm
flowers in a large scales basis by providing them green house facilities and the
required demonstration is also given to them," said K. K Singh, Special Director
of Department of Horticulture. Realizing the potential and investment opportunities
in this sector, the department has also given subsidies for marketing and transport
facilities to local farmers. "The Government has given us encouragement, as the
weather here is suitable. The Government initially gave us 500 saplings for trial
basis. It was first given to 10 families, now we have 62 families in this plot.
They have even helped us technically," said Laxmi Rai, a farmer. To promote Sikkim
at the international level, an international show is also held in the state. At
present, Sikkim is producing cut flowers, which includes roses, Lilium and Anthurium
on a commercial scale. Sikkim is the only state in the country which produces
high value cymbidium orchids. It has also been designated as the agriculture export
zone with particular emphasis on production and export of large cardamom, ginger
and cherry pepper. |
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