Horticulture Minister reviews progress of HPSHIVA Project
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SHIMLA 2 June, 2026
· Directs timely completion of all works
Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi presided over a review meeting of the Himachal Pradesh Subtropical Horticulture, Irrigation and Value Addition Project (HPSHIVA) to assess the progress of project implementation in Bilaspur and Sirmaur districts.
The Minister said that HPSHIVA Project is a flagship initiative aimed at promoting high-value horticulture through improved irrigation infrastructure, scientific cultivation practices and enhanced value addition, thereby creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and improving farmers’ incomes across the State.
The Minister reviewed the progress of 40 clusters in Bilaspur district covering approximately 372 hectares and 23 clusters in Sirmaur district covering around 211 hectares. Detailed discussions were held on the status of ongoing civil works, including lift irrigation systems, drip irrigation networks, solar fencing and field preparation activities, as well as implementation bottlenecks, quality of execution and completion timelines.
The Horticulture Minister directed all contractors to complete their assigned works within the stipulated timelines and made it clear that no further extensions would be granted. He said that delays in project execution would not be tolerated and that accountability would be fixed wherever necessary.
