With the objective to promote the chayote (Squash) and provide backhand and forehand linkages, the BDU, WKH organised a workshop-cum-squash week on the 23rd July 2013 at Laitkseh village where a number deliberations were made by the DC, Nodal Officer (IBDLP), Officers from the Line Department as well as the local famers on various issues such as importance of the crop, traditional methods of cultivation, application of scientific knowledge, market linkages, value chain analysis, etc.
Thereafter, the DC, WKH inaugurated the “Squash Week” where a number of wholesalers and suppliers were seen engaging in purchase and sale of the product.