Dr. A.C. Sandil presented on strategies to enhance crop production and productivity in Himachal Pradesh. There are 4 agro-climatic zones in the state. The strategies included increasing coverage of high yielding varieties, ensuring quality inputs, focusing on rainfed areas, and public-private partnerships. The state aimed for over 4% overall crop growth and 8-10% growth in fruits and vegetables. Inputs were available and the NPK ratio was ideal. Investment in agriculture was 12% of the state plan, and irrigation coverage would increase by 90,000 hectares in 3 years. Crop diversification plans included 50,000 additional hectares of vegetables and 200,000 hectares of fruits. The market reforms act