Question 10Answer in 250 wordsGS3GS1
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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Main Body
Role of NHM in boosting production, productivity & income of farms:
1Modernization of Agricultural practice
supported use of modern technical equipment, eco-friendly pesticides, etc.
2Adoption of new horticultural practice
high density planting system
ensures productivity of mango, banana, papaya, etc.
3National Horticulture Board
comprehensive rules/norms to enforce the production by monitoring
production quality, adequate advice, etc.
4Coordination with various integrated boards for horticultural overhaul
5Coconut development Board - objective to develop coconut & related products
6Training for Entrepreneur & farmers
trained in basic skills of grafting, planting, harvesting, etc.
7Establishing connection to modules, transportation, collection centers, warehouse, cold chain, ripening chambers, etc.
NHM's increase in farmer's income:
1Provided alternative source of income
with diversification from conventional crop to high value crops
2Reduce unemployment in rural areas
with opening of new market opportunities for horticultural crops
3Stability of income
due to fixation of policy of horticultural crops by boards
4Government support through financial credit avenues & subsidies reduced the cost of farming
5Creation of Farmer Producer organization
elevates 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 partial
Improved fixed processing infrastructure
Bilateral & multilateral agreement band challenges
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
— Sachin
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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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Topper
Sachin
Subject & Paper
GS3GS1
Topic
Agriculture and Allied Activities
Horticultural Development
Writing Stats
405
Total words
15
Paragraphs
13
Bullets