(a) whether the Government have decided to promote the European and exotic varieties of
vegetables in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the funds to be provided by the Government in this regard, State-wise?
(a) whether the Government have decided to promote the European and exotic varieties of
vegetables in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the funds to be provided by the Government in this regard, State-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)
(a) to (c): The Government of India is implementing a centrally sponsored scheme on `Macro-
Management of Agriculture – Supplementation/Complementation of States` Efforts` through Work
Plans. Under the scheme States have greater flexibility to pursue various Agricultural development
programmes as per their prioritized needs. The States may promote growing of European and
exotic varieties of vegetables under the scheme. The scheme provides for improving the production
and productivity of vegetables, increase the availability of quality seeds of high yielding cultivars
and to disseminate production & post harvest technologies to farmers through participatory
demonstrations and trainings.
Besides, National Horticulture Board under its scheme on `Development of Commercial
Horticulture through Production and Post Harvest management` provide assistance in the form of
back ended capital investment subsidy @ 20% of total project cost with a maximum limit of
Rs.25.00 lakhs for growing of vegetables including European vegetables. This is project based
scheme under which farmers/entrepreneurs/States may avail assistance for growing European &
exotic vegetables.