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Trivendra Singh Rawat, Ministry of Agriculture Gov. of Uttarakhand
I am very happy to know that Uttarakhand Organic Commodity Board is coming out with its Annual Report 2007-08.

There is no doubt that Uttarakhand agriculture can gain enormously with the organic approach. While a lot of good work is being done by the board, there are numerous crops in the hill regions which can be developed into marketable products. On one hand the farmers can get a good price and on the other their capacity for self sustenance will increase manifolds. Also the environment of the state shall benefit from the organic farming practices which are a challenge in itself.

Some positive growth has been seen in the organic field in 2007-08 in the state where the farmers have greatly benefited with good prices. Area under certifications has also grown substantially. I congratulate all the organic farmers, workers and officers who have put tremendous effort into the sector. I also congratulate the voluntary sector as well as the private sector working in the field of organic farming who are helping the farmers get better prices. I wish the UCOB a grand success for the forthcoming year.


FRDC/Chairman UOCB
It gives me great pleasure to present the annual report of the board for the year 2007-08. It has been yet another year of success for the board. Area under certification has expanded form 7,000 ha (2006-07) to 16,00 ha (2007-08) in the state and UCOB is proud of the role it has played in the state achieving this level of performance.