Integrated Horticulture Development
Under Horticulture sector 'Integrated Horticulture Development' is a major State Plan scheme which supports different activities like necessary civil works, grants-in-aid to the horticulture growers, procurement of tools and equipment's, introduction of new technology etc.
About the Integrated Horticulture Development Scheme
Horticulture sector in Assam deals with the following crops and activities.
(1)Fruits (2) Vegetables (3) Spices (4) Floriculture (5) Potato (6) Onion (7) Medicinal & Aromatics (7) Mushroom cultivation and (8) Fruits & Vegetables preservation and processing. Besides it deals with Bee keeping, Food processing, Micro irrigation and post harvest management including Cold-chain development.
Major Fruit crops of the state – Banana, Pine apple, papaya, Assam lemon, Orange, Guava, Litchi, Jack fruit and Mango. Major tuber crops grown Potato, Sweet Potato and Tapioca, among Spices – Chilli, Turmeric, Ginger, Onion, Coriander, Garlic, Black pepper with different types of Rabi and Kharif Vegetables are grown in Assam. Flowers like Marigold,
Gerbera, Anthurium, Lilium,Tube rose etc. high value crops like Straw berry, Passion fruit and Apple ber are gradually becoming popular for cultivation because of higher return. In addition Mushroom production is being considered as profitable farming activities for unemployed youths. Horticulture & FP Department, Assam is encouraging the farmers for area expansion of high value commercial fruits, Vegetables, Spices, Floricultural crops through different Central sector and State sector ongoing schemes, with an objective of increasing the production as well as productivity of these crops. The Department is giving emphasis on production and availability of quality planting materials of the commercial horticultural crops; so that higher production with better quality becomes possible, for which establishment of nurseries are encouraged under HMNEH and accreditation are advocated.
Benefits
The Enhancement of horticulture production, augment farmers, income and strengthen nutritional security; Improve productivity by way of quality germplasm, planting material and water use efficiency through Micro Irrigation.
- Horticulture Subsidy for Fruits and Vegetables.
- Horticulture Subsidy for Spices (Maximum 4 ha for beneficiary)
- Horticulture Subsidy for Flower Farming.
- Horticulture Subsidy for Plantation Crops.
- Horticulture Subsidy for Aromatic Plants.
- Assistance for Orchards.
Eligibility Criteria
A person having Degree/Diploma in Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering with 2 years' post qualification experience preferably in irrigation sector and knowledge of computer. Eligibility criteria: Minimum 55% marks or 5.5/10 CGPA or equivalent marks at graduate/diploma level.
How to Apply for Integrated Horticulture Development
Application mode: Online / Offline
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture” at District Agriculture office through local Agriculture Development Officer . For some special component like Cold Storage, Ripening Chamber, Cold Room, Rural Market, Retail Outlet applicant may apply through online
hard copy of the online application should be submitted at District Agriculture Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Integrated Horticulture Development scheme?
Horticulture sector in Assam deals with the following crops and activities. (1)Fruits (2) Vegetables (3) Spices (4) Floriculture (5) Potato (6) Onion (7) Medicinal & Aromatics (7) Mushroom cultivation and (8) Fruits & Vegetables preservation and processing. Besides it de…
Who is eligible for Integrated Horticulture Development?
A person having Degree/Diploma in Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering with 2 years&39; post qualification experience preferably in irrigation sector and knowledge of computer. Eligibility criteria: Minimum 55% marks or 5.5/10 CGPA or equivalent marks at graduate/diploma level.
What benefits does Integrated Horticulture Development provide?
The Enhancement of horticulture production, augment farmers, income and strengthen nutritional security; Improve productivity by way of quality germplasm, planting material and water use efficiency through Micro Irrigation. Horticulture Subsidy for Fruits and Vegetables. Horticulture Subsidy for Sp…
How can I apply for Integrated Horticulture Development?
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture” at District Agriculture office through local Agriculture Development Officer . For some special component like Cold Storage, Ripening Chamber, Cold Room, Rural Market, Retail Outlet applicant may apply through online
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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