Dr. N. C. Nainwal,Honorable General Secretary of Walnut and Nut Fruit Growers Association of India has done Ph.D Agriculture (Horticulture), Int. R & D Course (Protected Cultivation) ARO, Israel, Practical Mgmt. Course (Veg. Prod.) PTC + Int. Netherlands. He says there is lot of land available in mountain states of India which is suitable for nut cultivation, nuts are highly profitable in terms of income of growers and also very beneficial in nutrition as well. Government of India has a major focus on promotion of walnut and also to reduce import of walnut.