Key Features
- Historical Significance: Home to the iconic Raigad Fort, which served as the first capital of the Maratha Empire under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- Geography: Located in the Konkan division, bordered by the Arabian Sea on the west and the Western Ghats on the east.
- Popular Attractions: Features coastal landmarks like Kolaba Fort and Murud-Janjira Fort, alongside popular beaches such as Alibaug and Nagaon.
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- Raigad district in Maharashtra has a vibrant agriculture and horticulture sector focused on rice cultivation, mango and cashew orchards, and modern farm development. Official support and administrative schemes are coordinated locally through the District Superintendent Agriculture Office - Raigad located in Alibag and the Agriculture Department | Zilla Parishad Raigad. [Key Crops and Horticulture
- Major Food Crops: Rice (paddy) is the primary crop, alongside finger millet (nagli) and proso millet (vari) grown during the kharif season.
- Rabi Crops: Pulses like horse grain and wal, plus oilseeds like groundnut and sesame.
- Horticulture: Large expanses are dedicated to fruit production, led by mangoes, cashews, and coconuts, alongside an expanding vegetable cultivation footprint.
Support Services and Administration- Government Support: The local authorities manage seed distribution, fertilizer quality control, and farm mechanization subsidies.
- Consultants & Infrastructure: Private and community agro-projects, such as Raigad Agro Farms in Mangaon, provide structured land and farming options.
- Technical Guidance: Research and regional advisory support align with institutions like Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth.
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