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National Horticulture Board Schemes
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Type:
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Central
Sector
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Objectives:
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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.
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Develop
post-harvest management infrastructure
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Strengthen Market
Information System and horticulture database.
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Assist R&D
programmes to develop products suited for specific varieties with
improved methods and horticulture technology.
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Provide training
and education to farmers and processing industry personnel for
improvement agronomic practices and new technologies.
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Promote consumption
of fruits / vegetables in fresh and processed form.
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Salient
Features/ Components
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The
schemes implemented through NHB include:
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Development of
Commercial horticulture through production and post-harvest management
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Capital investment
subsidy scheme for construction/expansion/Modernization of cold
storages for horticulture produce
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Technology development and transfer
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Establishment
of Nutritional Gardens in Rural Areas
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Market information service for Horticulture crops
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Horticulture
promotion service
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Scheme
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Development
of Commercial Horticulture through Production and Post-Harvest
Management
i)
Production Related
ii)
PHM/ Processing related
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Component
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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)
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Pattern of
Assistance
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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
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Scheme
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Capital
Investment Subsidy for construction/expansion/ modernization of
cold storage/ storages for horticulture produce
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Pattern of
Assistance
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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.
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Scheme/
Component
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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.
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Pattern of
Assistance
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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
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Scheme/
Component
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Generate
information on wholesale prices, arrivals and trends in various
markets for horticulture produce and
Dissemination
of information through media and publications.
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Pattern of
Assistance
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To assist
farmers, Exporters, dealers, research organisation etc
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Scheme/
Component
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Establishment
of Nutritional Gardens in Rural Areas
Distribution
of fruits plants and vegetable seeds in Minikits
Zero Energy
Cool Chambers
Demonstration
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Pattern of
Assistance
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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
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Scheme/
Component
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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
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Pattern of
Assistance
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Studies
through Professional Consultants
100%
financial assistance
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Eligibility
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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.
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Person to be
contacted:
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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.
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Date of
Start/duration:
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IX Plan,
with effect from 2000-01
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Implementation
status:
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Programme is
continuing
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