Nirmala Sitharaman praises chilli growers from Virudhunagar district
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated a chilli processing unit in Virudhunagar, praising local farmers for sustainable practices. The initiative, supported by SIDBI, aims to boost global exports of chilli flakes.
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Demonstrates the impact of government-backed industrial support on local agricultural economies and export potential.
Appreciating the chilli growers from Virudhunagar district for using less pesticides in their crops, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the commodity, which is now being processed as chilli flakes, would soon be in great demand for exports across the globe on Saturday.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Global Chilly Agro Private Limited at Sennilakkudi, Tiruchuli, near here, established with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) assistance, she said that the farmers here had displayed that they can achieve through unity and hard work.
Today, the chillies grown here are processed and the chilli flakes are ready for exports to Sri Lanka, which she flagged off on the occasion.
“With less pesticides used, even people in the USA and other countries were eager to import chilli flakes from Virudhunagar district.... I am proud of you (farmers),” she said and described them as “anna daathaa” (food giver).
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