(a) whether the Government is promoting protected cultivation in the country;
(b) if so, the details of the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard; and
(c) the details of the areas covered under protected cultivation in the country during the last three years, State-wise?
MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
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(a) & (b): Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) is being implemented in all States/UTs for holistic development of horticulture in the country. Under MIDH, assistance is provided for the promotion of protected cultivation through various interventions. Details of the components are as under:
Name of the Component Pattern of Assistance maximum area per beneficiary
Green House Structure 50% of the maximum permissible cost 4000 sq. m.
Shade Net House
Walk in tunnels
Plastic Tunnels 50% of the maximum permissible cost 1000 sq. m.
Anti Bird/Anti Hail Nets 50% of the maximum permissible cost 5000 sq. m.
Plastic Mulching 50% of the maximum permissible cost 2 ha
(c): State-wise details of the areas covered under protected cultivation under MIDH during the last three years are Annexed.