Horticulture Minister flags-off first export consignment of cherries and plums from Chandigarh to Oman

SHIMLA 27 June, 2026

· Another milestone for Himachal Pradesh in international markets

Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi today flagged-off the first export consignment of 400 kilograms of cherries and 400 kilograms of plums to Oman from Chandigarh via air cargo. The fruits were produced by six progressive farmers from the Jadol-Tikkar and Bagi areas of Shimla district. This marks a historic and proud moment for Himachal Pradesh’s horticulture sector.

On the occasion, the Horticulture Minister said that the Middle East and Gulf countries are emerging as large and promising export markets for Himachal Pradesh’s fruits. He stated that this initiative would open new international market opportunities for the state’s stone fruits and play a significant role in ensuring better and more remunerative prices for farmers.

Jagat Singh Negi urged farmers to cultivate high-quality fruit varieties in line with international market demand so that Himachal Pradesh’s fruits could establish a distinct identity in global markets. He said this is only the beginning and efforts would be expanded in the future to explore export opportunities for apples and other horticultural produce as well. He added that the Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (HPMC) would continue to prioritize the interests of orchardists by developing new export opportunities.

The Minister expressed confidence that this initiative would not only increase the income of the state’s fruit growers but also help establish Himachal Pradesh as a prominent player on the global fruit export map.