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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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