Question : ASSISTANCE UNDER NHB SCHEME



(a) the details of the projects sanctioned and financial assistance provided to various States under National Horticulture Board (NHB) Scheme during the last three years, State-wise; and

(b) the subsidy provided under Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme for Construction/Expansion/Modernisation of cold storage and storage for horticulture produce during the said period, State-wise?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)

(a)&(b): The Department of Agriculture & Cooperation is implementing the following schemes through National Horticulture Board:-

i) Development of Commercial Horticulture through Production and Post Harvest Management

ii) Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme for Construction/Expansion/Modernisation of Cold Storages and Storages for Horticulture Produce and

iii) Technology Development & Transfer for Promotion of Horticulture.

The details of the projects sanctioned and financial assistance provided under the above schemes during the last three years, State-wise, are given in Annexure-I, II and III, respectively.