Bagwani

The Centrally Sponsored Scheme of HMNEH is being implemented in the State since 2003-04 for the holistic development of horticulture sector duly ensuring forward and backward linkages by adopting cluster approach, covering production, post- harvest management, processing and marketing with the active participation of all the stake-holders.

Before 2014-15 the mission was being implemented through four Mini Missions i.e. Mini Mission-I (Research), Mini Mission-II (Production & Productivity Improvement), Mini Mission-III (Post Harvest Management & Marketing) and Mini Mission-IV (Processing & Value addition).

During 2014-15 with a view to promote holistic development of horticulture sector in the country, Department of Agriculture and Corporation, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India has approved a Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) by subsuming ongoing schemes of National Horticulture Mission (NHM), Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan States (HMNEH), National Bamboo Mission (NBM), National Horticulture Board (NHB), Coconut Development Board (CDB) and Central Institute for Horticulture (CIH), Nagaland. HMNEH continue to be implemented in the State of Uttarakhand with revised cost norms and pattern of assistance during remaining period of 12th five year plan. All the four Mini Mission of HMNEH now have been clubbed in the scheme.

Mission Objective:

Promote holistic growth of horticulture sector, including bamboo and coconut through area based regionally differentiated strategies, which includes research, technology promotion, extension, post harvest management, processing and marketing, in consonance with comparative advantage of each State/region and its diverse agro-climatic features;

Encourage aggregation of farmers into farmer groups like FIGs/FPOs and FPCs to bring economy of scale and scope.

Enhance 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.

Support skill development and create employment generation opportunities for rural youth in horticulture and post harvest management, especially in the cold chain sector.