Pokhara Metropolitan City Cultivates Watermelons on 500 Ropanis, Organizes Watermelon Fair
Summary
Pokhara Metropolitan City has cultivated watermelon on 500 ropanis of land, offering subsidies and organizing a watermelon fair to promote local production and agricultural tourism.
Key Points
- Watermelon cultivation covers 500 ropanis of land in Pokhara Metropolitan City in various wards.
- The city provides a 50% subsidy on seeds and mulching plastic to support farmers.
- A minimum support price and branding stickers have been set to promote local watermelon production.
- Pokhara is organizing a watermelon fair to honor top farmers and promote agricultural tourism.
