Q. The foundation stone of ‘Indo-Israel Center of Excellence for Vegetables’ was laid in which state/UT?
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Notes: The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar, laid the foundation stone of the Indo-Israel Center of Excellence for Vegetables in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh. Chandauli district, which is known as the rice bowl of UP, is suitable for setting up the Center of Excellence for Vegetables due to its climatic conditions. There are 9 agro-climatic zones in the state favourable for cultivation of various horticultural crops throughout the year.
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