Kisan Mela-cum-Fruit and Flower Exhibition Organized by Department of Horticulture, Leh

Leh, 5 September 2026: The Department of Horticulture, Leh organized a Kisan Mela-cum-Fruit and Flower Exhibition at the office complex of the Chief Horticulture Officer, Leh, with participation of more than 250 farmers, officers, FPOs, entrepreneurs and NGOs.

The programme was inaugurated by Shri Ashish Kundra, IAS, Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, in the presence of Shri Tsewang Tharchin, IA&AS, Commissioner/Secretary, Finance Department, as Guest of Honour, along with other senior officers and dignitaries.

In the welcome address, Shri Tsewang Punchok, Director of Horticulture, highlighted the current scenario and progress of the horticulture sector in Ladakh and the Department’s initiatives under various schemes. The Annual Report of the Department of Horticulture was also released by the Chief Secretary.

The dignitaries visited stalls showcasing fruits, flowers, value-added products, mushroom production and modern horticultural tools and machinery. The Chief Secretary appreciated the efforts of the Department and farmers .He encouraged mushroom and flowers entrepreneurs to increase production to meet market demand.

Certificates and mementoes were presented to outstanding FPOs and entrepreneurs. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Smt. Kunzang Wangmo, Chief Horticulture Officer, Leh.