– Cabinet Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian to inaugurate on Monday
Moga, July 7 : In a significant development, Punjab’s first plant clinic and soil testing laboratory has been established in Moga, with a grant from the from NITI Ayog, an agency of central government. The clinic, set up at a cost of Rs 1.25 crore, will provide free soil testing and plant disease diagnosis services to farmers.
While giving this information, Deputy Commissioner Kulwant Singh said that the clinic was equipped with modern equipment, including an ICP-OES machine, which can analyze soil samples and provide detailed reports on nutrient content, pH levels, and other parameters. The clinic will also have a plant doctor who will examine diseased plant samples and provide advice to farmers on how to manage diseases and pests. The clinic will be inaugurated by Cabinet Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian on July 8.
DC said that this project has been made possible with the efforts of Punjab Government and support of the central government’s scheme, and will benefit farmers in the region.
With this clinic, farmers will be able to get their soil tested and receive expert advice on how to improve its fertility, thereby increasing their yields and incomes. The clinic will also provide facilities for testing water and plant samples, and will have a digital microscope and other modern equipment.
This initiative is part of the Punjab government’s efforts to promote sustainable agriculture and improve the livelihoods of farmers in the region.
