(a) whether the Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan
States (HMNEH) has been successful in attracting private sector investment;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the other steps taken by the Government to promote horticulture
in the North East and the Himalayan States?
MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOODPROCESSING INDUSTRIES ( DR. CHARAN DAS MAHANT)
(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. The details of private sector investments in setting up of
nurseries, tissue culture units, cold storages and processing units under Horticulture
Mission for North East and Himalayan States (HMNEH) are given in Annexure.
(c): Under the above scheme, financial assistance is also provided for technology
generation/refinement/demonstration, import of planting material for trial & demonstration,
production and supply of quality seed and planting material, area expansion with improved
high yielding varieties, rejuvenation replacement of senile orchards, protected cultivation,
plastic mulching, anti hail nets, creation of water resources, organic farming,
certification of good agricultural practices (GAP), promotion of integrated pest
& disease and nutrient management, pollination support through bee keeping,
promotion of mechanization, human resource development, establishment of market
infrastructure, etc. for holistic development of horticulture in North East and
Himalayan States.