(a) the details of the items which are presently included in the National Horticulture
Mission;
(b) whether the Government has received any representation to include more items under the
Mission or the names of items which are pending for consideration; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a): The items/activities presently included in the National Horticulture Mission are
production of planting material, vegetable seed production and seed infrastructure, establishment
of new gardens, rejuvenation/replacement of senile plantation, creation of water sources,
protected cultivation, promotion of integrated nutrient management/integrated pest management,
adoption of organic farming, pollination support through beekeeping, human resource
development, technology dissemination through demonstration, development of post harvest
management and marketing infrastructure.
(b): No, Sir.
(c): Does not arise.