Development in Horticulture sector

13 May Development in Horticulture sector

Posted at 13 May 2021 in Current Affairs by 0 Comments

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(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