Development in Horticulture sector

13 May Development in Horticulture sector

(GS PAPER-3, ECONOMY

SOURCE- THE HINDU)

 Context

Union agriculture ministry has allocated rupees 2250 crore for realising the huge potential of the Horticulture sector in 2021-22 

Highlights

• For holistic growth of the Horticulture capital in the country Ministry of Agriculture and farmers welfare the located 2250 crore rupees for mission for  integrated development of horticulture
• The allocation is significantly higher than the previous year allocation 
• Allocation has been communicated to the state for preparing annual Action Plan

Mission for integrated development of horticulture

• This scheme is for the holistic growth and development of the Indian horticulture 
• Agriculture ministry is implementing this centrally sponsored scheme
• The objective is to realize the potential of the Horticulture after covering fruit, vegetable and Tuber crop, mushroom, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut Cashew and cocoa

-Khyati Khare