Assess the role of the National Horticulture Mission (NHM) in boosting the production, productivity and income of horticulture farms. How far has it succeeded in increasing the income of farmers?
Introduction
National Horticulture Mission (NHM) was launched by GoI to explore the full potential of horticultural cropping in India. It was later subsumed under Mission for Integrated development of Horticulture scheme
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Role of NHM in boosting production, productivity & income of farms:
production quality, adequate advice, etc.
NHM's increase in farmer's income:
However, challenges with respect to stable better income realization remains:
Inspite of challenges, NHM has played prominent role in India being the 2nd largest producer of fruits & vegetables with ample large in exporting protected horticultural food products
Conclusion
In spite of challenges with respect to stability of income: - due to fixation of policy of horticultural crops by boards - government support through financial credit avenues & subsidies reduced the cost of farming - Creation of farmer producer organizations that improved the status of farmer with better bargaining power - However, challenges with respect to stable better income realization remains: * Price fluctuations in globalized economy * law of storage & trade position * Improved fixed processing infrastructure * Bilateral & multilateral agreements band challenges Inspite of challenges, NHM has played prominent role in India being the second largest producer of fruits & vegetables with ample scope in exporting protected horticultural food products
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Agriculture and Allied Activities
Horticultural Development
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