(a) the details of the work done under the National Horticulture Mission (NHM) in
each State during the last two years and the current financial year; and
(b) the funds allocated for the purpose during the said period, State-wise?
(a) the details of the work done under the National Horticulture Mission (NHM) in
each State during the last two years and the current financial year; and
(b) the funds allocated for the purpose during the said period, State-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a) & (b): The National Horticulture Mission (NHM) is in operation in 18 States and
three Union Territories, since 2005-06.
The major activities undertaken under NHM includes production and distribution of
planting material, area expansion through establishment of new gardens, rejuvenation of
old and senile orchards, protected cultivation, promotion of integrated pest
management/integrated nutrient management and organic farming, creation of post
harvest management and marketing infrastructure, human resource development, etc. The
State-wise details indicating the physical target and funds approved for various activities
under NHM during 2005-06 and 2006-07 are given at Annexure-I & Annexure – II
respectively.