Rajasthan to scale up olive cultivation area to 5,200 hectares

Aiming to make Rajasthan a hub for olives in India, the state government has decided to promote olive (Jaitun) cultivation in 5,200 hectares under various schemes this year, from the existing 240 hectares. The desert state is also planning to boost production of olive oil, known for health benefits, from the current level of 10,000 litres and make the ‘Raj Olive oil’ an international brand.