{"id":121075,"date":"2026-08-26T16:54:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T11:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=121075"},"modified":"2026-08-26T16:55:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T11:25:04","slug":"national-horticulture-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/national-horticulture-board\/","title":{"rendered":"National Horticulture Board, Objectives, Schemes, Importance"},"content":{"rendered":"

National Horticulture Board (NHB)<\/b> is an autonomous organisation established by the Government of India in <\/span>1984<\/b> to promote the integrated development of the horticulture sector. It works under the administrative control of the <\/span>Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare<\/b> and is registered as a society under the <\/span>Societies Registration Act, 1860<\/b>. Its headquarters is located in <\/span>Gurugram, Haryana<\/b>. Read this article to know the objectives, schemes and importance of this board.<\/span><\/p>\n

National Horticulture Board Objectives<\/b><\/h2>\n

The major objective of <\/span>National Horticulture Board<\/b> is to promote the integrated and sustainable development of India’s horticulture industry. Its key objectives include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Promoting commercial horticulture<\/b> in identified regions and developing them as horticulture hubs.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Improving post-harvest infrastructure<\/b> to reduce losses of fruits, vegetables and other horticultural produce.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Developing modern cold-chain infrastructure<\/b> for efficient storage and transportation of perishable produce.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Promoting new technologies<\/b> and modern tools for high-tech commercial horticulture.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Ensuring quality planting material<\/b> by supporting nurseries, mother plants, scion and rootstock banks and nursery accreditation.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Strengthening horticulture markets<\/b> and promoting the market development of fresh horticultural produce.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Supporting research and development<\/b> and field trials of new planting materials, technologies and production practices.<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Promoting farm mechanisation<\/b> to reduce labour costs and improve productivity.<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Supporting technology transfer and training<\/b> for farmers, nursery operators and other stakeholders.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Schemes of the National Horticulture Board<\/b><\/h2>\n

    National Horticulture Board implements various programmes aimed at improving production, infrastructure, technology and marketing in the horticulture sector. Its major schemes include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    1. Development of Commercial Horticulture<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Provides <\/span>credit-linked back-ended subsidies<\/b> to support large-scale commercial production and post-harvest management of <\/span>high-value horticultural crops<\/b>, including capsicum, cucumber, tomato and flowers.<\/span><\/p>\n

    2. Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme for Cold Storage<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Provides financial assistance for the <\/span>construction, expansion and modernisation of cold storage facilities<\/b> and other storage infrastructure for perishable horticultural produce. The subsidy generally ranges from <\/span>35% to 50% of eligible capital costs<\/b>, depending on the location and applicable guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n

    3. Technology Development and Transfer<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Promotes the <\/span>adoption and transfer of modern horticultural technologies<\/b> through initiatives such as high-tech nurseries, horticulture fairs, technical training programmes, farmer exposure visits and technology demonstration activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

    4. Cluster Development Programme (CDP)<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Promotes the <\/span>holistic and market-oriented development of geographically specialised horticulture clusters<\/b>. It focuses on improving productivity, infrastructure, value addition, market linkages, competitiveness and export potential.<\/span><\/p>\n

    5. Market Information Services<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Collects, analyses and disseminates <\/span>market prices, arrivals and other horticulture-related market information<\/b>. This helps farmers and other stakeholders understand market trends and make informed production and marketing decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n

    6. Horticulture Promotion Services<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Provides <\/span>technical and professional support<\/b> for horticulture projects through techno-economic feasibility studies, consultancy, project coordination, surveys and other activities aimed at promoting systematic development of the sector.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Also Read:- National Horticulture Mission<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Importance of the National Horticulture Board<\/b><\/h2>\n

    National Horticulture Board (NHB)<\/b> plays a key role in strengthening India\u2019s horticulture sector by improving <\/span>production, post-harvest infrastructure, technology, storage, market access and farmers\u2019 income<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Reduces post-harvest losses<\/b> through better storage, cold-chain and transportation facilities.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Promotes <\/span>commercial horticulture<\/b> and high-value crop production.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Supports the adoption of <\/span>modern and high-tech farming technologies<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Strengthens <\/span>cold storage and post-harvest management infrastructure<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Improves <\/span>market access and price realisation<\/b> for horticultural producers.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Promotes <\/span>quality planting material<\/b> and better nursery infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Encourages <\/span>value addition and processing<\/b> of horticultural produce.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Supports <\/span>horticulture clusters<\/b> to improve competitiveness and export potential.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Provides <\/span>market information<\/b> on prices, arrivals and trends.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Encourages <\/span>private-sector investment<\/b> and participation in horticulture development.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      National Horticulture Board and Horticulture Development<\/b><\/h2>\n

      The <\/span>National Horticulture Board (NHB)<\/b> supports the growth of India\u2019s horticulture sector by promoting <\/span>modern cultivation, post-harvest management and market infrastructure<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

      It helps improve the productivity and quality of <\/span>fruits, vegetables, flowers and other high-value crops<\/b> through technology and financial support.<\/span><\/p>\n

      The Board also strengthens <\/span>cold chains, storage, transportation and market linkages<\/b>, helping reduce post-harvest losses.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Through these interventions, NHB contributes to <\/span>value addition, better price realisation for farmers and the overall competitiveness of Indian horticulture<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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