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A stakeholder’s meeting was held on 24 February 2024 at the MCF’s Saket office to foster dialogue and actionable solutions for the comprehensive development of Meerut's economy with a focus on the Agriculture, Horticulture, and Artificial Jewellery clusters. The session was chaired by Shri Rajendra Agrawal, Hon’ble MP Meerut and Chairman of the Steering Committee for Quadrupling Meerut's GDP with active participation from Shri Amit Agarwal, MLA Meerut Cantt, cluster representatives and other key participants.

The discussions revolved around key challenges and opportunities within these sectors, aiming to strengthen Meerut's economic fabric.  Issues pertaining to these sectors of Meerut, which were discussed during the meeting are as follows: -

Agriculture

• Awareness and Technology Adoption

• Stray Animals and Buffalo Research Centre

• Soil Health and Food Processing

Horticulture

• Food Processing Units

• Compensation for Natural Calamities

• Storage Units

• Polyhouse Farming

• Fox Nut Cultivation

Artificial Jewellery

• Cluster Development

The meeting underscored the need for collaborative efforts between stakeholders and government authorities to address the challenges faced by these clusters. The proposed initiatives aim to bolster productivity, reduce economic vulnerabilities and contribute significantly to Meerut's GDP growth.

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