Integrated Horticulture Development

Description
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
1. 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.

Application Process
Step 1: 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…
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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

Step 2: hard copy of the online application should be submitted at District Agriculture Office.
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hard copy of the online application should be submitted at District Agriculture Office.

Required Documents
• 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.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the status of horticulture in Assam?
A: The Horticultural Growth rate in Assam contributes in large towards overall of growth of Agriculture in the state. During 2014-15 the Growth rate of Horticulture in the state is increased to 7.6 % over 6.6 % in 2013-14. Important Links: Present Scenario of Horticulture in Assam.

Q: What is the mission of integrated development of horticulture?
A: Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH): About: MIDH is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the holistic growth of the horticulture sector covering fruits, vegetables, root & tuber crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, cocoa and bamboo.

Q: What is the requirement for horticulture?
A: The candidates must complete 10+2 in Science background with Biology as a compulsory subject to be eligible for the BSc Horticulture Science course. The minimum required percentage varies from college to college, but the candidates must score above 50% aggregate marks in class 12 boards to be eligible for this course.

Q: What is required for horticulture?
A: Soil and climate are the important natural factors. Favorable combination of its, is essential for the production of Horticultural Crops. Little Human control is possible over unfavorable climatic and soil condition. All fruits and vegetables cannot be grown in all types of soil and climate.

Q: Which ministry does horticulture come under?
A: Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development which was established on 1st April, 1966 is a subordinate office under Horticulture Division of Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

Q: When was Mission for Integrated Development of horticulture established?
A: Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented from 2014-15 for holistic development of horticulture in the country, covering fruits, vegetables, root and tuber crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashewand cocoa.

Q: What is the agriculture scheme for Assam in 2023?
A: The state government of Assam has launched a new Zero Interest Crop Loan Scheme 2023 for the farmers in budget. In this scheme, the state govt. will provide 100% interest subsidy on agricultural loans for short term crops.

Q: How much land is required for horticulture?
A: Horticultural land means any tract of land, including all income-producing improvements, of at least five (5) contiguous acres in area commercially used for the cultivation of a garden, orchard, or the raising of fruits or nuts, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants.

Q: What are the main types of horticulture?
A: Based on the type of crops produced and how the plants are used, the horticulture industry can be divided into three major areas. They are floriculture, olericulture, pomology and post-harvest technology.

Q: Which country is first in horticulture?
A: This has placed India among the foremost countries in horticulture production, just behind China. As per National Horticulture Database 2014, during 2013-14, India's contribution in the world production of fruits & vegetables was 13.6 % & 14% respectively.