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Senile plantationपुराना बाग

An orchard that has become old or unproductive and is a candidate for rejuvenation rather than replacement.

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The mission supports removal of dead or dying plants, top-working and gap filling, and nutrient, pest-management and irrigation inputs for such orchards.

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Date	Change	Reason	Status
07 Sep 2026	Recorded as an expert explanation (7 Sep 2026)	—	Expert explanation
07 Sep 2026	Created	—	Awaiting verification

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