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The Regional Office of the Coconut Development Board has been 2nd Sep 2022 inaugurated in which state?
A)
Assam
B)
Maharashtra
C)
Gujarat
D)
Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Gujarat


Union Agriculture Minister "Narendra Singh Tomar" inaugurated the Regional office of the Coconut Development Board(CDB) at Junagadh in Gujarat on the occasion of World Coconut Day 2022.
 
The minister also virtually inaugurated the World Coconut Day celebration at Kochi in Kerala.
 
Addressing the coconut farmers, the Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to enhance agricultural productivity in the country and increase the income of the farmers.
 
Junagadh, Gir Somnath, and Porbandar districts are the major centres of coconut production in the state. Coconut is grown in an area of nearly 25,000 hectares in the state.
 
World Coconut Day is celebrated every year on 2nd September to commemorate the Foundation Day of the International Coconut Community (ICC). The main theme of World Coconut Day this year is - Cultivate coconut for a happy future and life..

Source : Mint

Published On : September 2, 2022
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