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National Horticulture Conference July 17,2013. Presentation by Mission Director, NHM & Joint Secretary, DAC. Backdrop: Indian Farming Sector. 137.8 million operational holdings, mostly marginal and small. Around 20 million engaged in horticulture.
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National Horticulture ConferenceJuly 17,2013 Presentation by Mission Director, NHM & Joint Secretary, DAC
Backdrop: Indian Farming Sector • 137.8 million operational holdings, mostly marginal and small. Around 20 million engaged in horticulture. • Avg holding area 1.16 hA. High Fragmentation, but some areas showing signs of consolidation. • Transition from peasant mode of production to production for markets. • HVA is growing faster than conventional agriculture. • Contribution of Horticulture to GDP of agriculture is estimated to be around 35% and growing. • Scope for Higher growth with holistic approach.
Within Horticulture, perishable commodities trends higher & drives growing demand for perishable handling. The Horticulture Growth story 2.7 times 2.8 times <-15 Years-> 7 Years
Exports Trend % Change Fruits & Vegetables 299.4 Floriculture 156.6 Spices 273.1 Cashew 2.5 Total RsCrore 5677.5 13792.2
Strategy Implementation • Realistic Cost Norms • Align with market status and business viability. • Introduction of New components • New technology and options • Rationalization of subsidy patterns • Combination of components, holistic use. • Greater responsibility of states • Selection and Implementation • Thrust to Agri-entrepreneurship • FPOs and Private participation
ICAR –SHM Interface • Second interface of the year • Translating Knowledge to Action • Regional and state level workshops with commodity specific agenda • Understanding Research priorities • Encouraging Private sector • Application based Knowledge sharing • Follow up with regular feedback system