Horticulture
National Horticulture Board Schemes
| Title: | National Horticulture Board Schemes |
| Type: | Central Sector |
| Objectives: | · Develop high quality horticulture farms in identified belts and make such areas vibrant with horticultural activity which in turn will act as hubs for developing commercial horticulture. · Develop post-harvest management infrastructure · Strengthen Market Information System and horticulture database. · Assist R&D programmes to develop products suited for specific varieties with improved methods and horticulture technology. · Provide training and education to farmers and processing industry personnel for improvement agronomic practices and new technologies. · Promote consumption of fruits / vegetables in fresh and processed form. |
| Salient Features/ Components | The schemes implemented through NHB include: · Development of Commercial horticulture through production and post-harvest management · Capital investment subsidy scheme for construction/expansion/Modernization of cold storages for horticulture produce · Technology development and transfer · Establishment of Nutritional Gardens in Rural Areas · Market information service for Horticulture crops · Horticulture promotion service |
| Scheme | Development of Commercial Horticulture through Production and Post-Harvest Management i) Production Related ii) PHM/ Processing related |
| Component | High quality commercial horticulture crops Indigenous crops/produce, herbs Aromatic & Medicinal Plants Seed & Nursery Biotechnology, Tissue Culture Bio-pesticides Organic Foods Primary processing of products Estt. Of Hort. Health Clinics/ Laboratory(For Agri/Horti unemployed graduates) Consultancy Services Bee-keeping. Grading/ /Washing/Sorting/Drying/ Packing centers Pre-cooling Unit/Cool Stores Refer Van/Containers Sp.Transport Vehicle Retail Outlets Auction Platform Ripening curing chamber Market yard/rope ways Processing unit/ Radiation unit/VHT unit Hort. Ancillary industry e.g. tools, equipment, plastics, packaging etc. Crates, Cartons, Aseptic Packaging Nets (50% subsidy) |
| Pattern of Assistance | Back-ended capital subsidy not exceeding 20% of the project cost with a maximum limit of Rs 25 lakh per project. For the North-Eastern/ Tribal/Hilly Areas, maximum limit of subsidy would be Rs 30.00 lakh per project The subsidy to be released to the leading participating leading Financial Institution on the completion of project as in the case of cold storage projects approved by the Government. For projects in the cooperative sector funded by NCDC, the subsidy would be through NCDC |
| Scheme | Capital Investment Subsidy for construction/expansion/ modernization of cold storage/ storages for horticulture produce |
| Pattern of Assistance | Projects upto a capacity of 5000 MT with an average cost of Rs.2 crore (Rs. 4000/MT) would be promoted for wider dispersal, which includes expansion of existing capacity (including CA/M.A. stores/Pre-cooling units). In case of modernisation and rehabilitation, subsidy @ 25% of the capital cost will be determined @ Rs. 1000/MT capacity created For other storages, subsidy @ 25% of the capital cost is to be determined @ Rs 2000/MT capacity created to be created. 25% promoters’ contribution 50% term loan by banks at PLR+1% through NABARD refinance Banks not availing refinance may also finance such projects with the overall operational guidelines of Govt. of India 25% back-ended capital investment subsidy by NHB not exceeding Rs 50.00 lakh per project. North-Eastern States, maximum subsidy admissible would be @ 33.1/3/% upto Rs.60.00 lakh. The Subsidy would flow from NHB and operated by NABARD, through commercial/cooperative banks, and by NCDC where cooperatives seek loan from NCDC Wherever term loans are not raised from institutional sources and the promoters fund Projects entirely through internal resource generation, NHB would provide subsidy directly The emphasis shall be laid on the following points Reducing PHM losses with multi-chamber and multi-product facilities; Modern Design/Technology and Energy Saving Equipment’s/Devices to be adopted to avoid obsolescence of machinery, etc. Improvement in technology like shifting from Diffuser system to Gravity cooling System/Fincoil system, etc. This scheme will be implemented only in those States/UT’s/Area which do not control rentals for cold storages. The respective Banks/FI’s/NCDC/NABARD, etc, will adhere to their own appraisal norms. |
| Scheme/ Component | Technology Development and Transfer Introduction of New Technologies Visit of progressive farmers Experts Services from India/ Abroad Technology Awareness Organisation/participation in seminars etc. Udyan Pandit Publicity Observation-cum-study tours abroad Honorarium to Scientists for effective transfer of technology. |
| Pattern of Assistance | 100% financial assistance upto Rs 10 lacs/project for production related and upto Rs.25.00 lakh to R&D efforts 2nd Class Sleeper Rail/ ordinary bus fare and Rs 100/day/farmer for a group of 30 farmers Actual basis Upto Rs 50,000/seminar Upto Rs 3.00 lakh for State, Rs 5.00 lakh for National and Rs 10.00 lakhs International event Rs 1.50 lakh On merit On actual basis Upto Rs 20,000/- for each expert upto 5 experts/ project |
| Scheme/ Component | Generate information on wholesale prices, arrivals and trends in various markets for horticulture produce and Dissemination of information through media and publications. |
| Pattern of Assistance | To assist farmers, Exporters, dealers, research organisation etc |
| Scheme/ Component | Establishment of Nutritional Gardens in Rural Areas Distribution of fruits plants and vegetable seeds in Minikits Zero Energy Cool Chambers Demonstration |
| Pattern of Assistance | Rs 250/minikit/family Rs.2500/zero energy cool chamber per school/ village in a panchayat selected for the demonstration Upto Rs.5000/- per school/panchayat selected for Demonstration |
| Scheme/ Component | Horticulture Promotion Service Techno-Economic Feasibility Studies to review the present status of horticulture development in particular area/state Identify constraints and suggest remedial measures Develop short term & loan term strategies Provide consultancy services and expert services |
| Pattern of Assistance | Studies through Professional Consultants 100% financial assistance |
| Eligibility | The eligible promoters under the above schemes include NGO’s, Association of Growers, Individuals, Partnership/Proprietary Firms Companies, Corporations, Cooperatives, Agricultural Produce Marketing Committees, Marketing Boards/Committees, Municipal Corporations/Committees, Agro-Industries Corporations, SAU’s and other concerned R&D organizations. However Individuals, SAU’s and other concerned R&D organizations are not eligible for the cold storage capital subsidy scheme. |
| Person to be contacted: | The Horticulture
Commissioner, Horticulture Division Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi. The Executive Director, National Horticulture Board, 85 Institutional Area, Sector 18, Gurgaon, Haryana. |
| Date of Start/duration: | IX Plan, with effect from 2000-01 |
| Implementation status: | Programme is continuing |
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