‘Agriculture, industry should be developed parallel’

Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Jwala Kumari Sah has said that agriculture and industry sectors should be developed parallel, stating that industrialists and businesspeople should be encouraged for the development of the agriculture sector. In an inspection visit to Singapore Beverage Company at Mechinagar in Jhapa on Friday, Minister Sah said that agriculture-based industries should be promoted and shared that she was holding frequent talks for this in the capacity of the minister. She stressed that nationwide initiatives should be advanced to encourage the industrialists. Established seven years ago, the Singapore Beverage Company produces as many as 32 types of beverages. The total investment of the company has crossed Rs 800 million and 350 plus people have got employment there. The drinks produced by the company are being exported to 35 countries across the world including Europe and America. Source: National News Agency RSS