Centre of Excellence for Cut Flowers

India’s first centre of excellence for cut flowers opened at Thally

Question- In which of the following states center of excellence for cut flower has been opened in collaboration with Israel?
(a) Tamilnadu
(b) Haryana
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: (a) 
Related Facts: 

  • On December 7, 2017, India’s, first centre of excellence for cut flower has been opened in Thalli village of Krishnagiri district of Tamilnadu.
  • This is the first agro-technology development center jointly established by India and Israel.
  • This center will not only develop appropriate agricultural practices for selected geographical areas, but will also move around the best practices for the farmers.

Reference:
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/centre-for-excellence-for-cut-flowers-in-thally/article21287408.ece
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/salem/indias-first-centre-of-excellence-for-cut-flowers-opened-at-thally/articleshow/61954878.cms