Date:30/12/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/12/30/stories/2007123053010400.htm

Tamil Nadu - Udhagamandalam

Adequate stock of vegetable seeds

UDHAGAMANDALAM: A sum of Rs.2 crore is being spent on developing the horticulture sector in the district during this year, said Nilgiris Collector Anandrao V. Patil at a grievances redressal programme here on Friday.

There was adequate stock of vegetable seeds in godowns of the department and they were being sold at subsidised rates. The number of floriculturists participating in the auctions at the horticulture centre here was on the rise. On an average about 8,000 flowers were being sold on each auction day. — Special Correspondent