The National Horticulture Board The National Horticulture Board is an autonomous society with a mandate to promote integrated development

in horticulture, to help in coordinating, stimulating and sustaining the production and processing of fruits and vegetables and to establish a sound infrastructure in the field of production, processing and marketing with a focus on post harvest management to reduce losses. 1. Objectives of NHB The broad objectives are to : Develop high quality horticultural farms in identified belts and make such areas vibrant with horticultural activity which in turn will act as hubs for developing commercial horticulture. Develop post-harvest management infrastructure, Strengthen Market Information System and horticulture database, Assist R&D programmes to develop products suited for specific varieties with improved methods and horticulture technology, Provide training and education to farmers and processing industry personnel for improving agronomic practices and new technologies, Promote consumption of fruits/vegetables in fresh and processed form, etc. Schemes run by National Horticulture Board for promotion of Horticulture in India. 1. Development of Commercial Horticulture through Production and Post-Harvest Management COMPONENTS I) Production Related High quality commercial horticulture crops Indigenous crops/produce, herbs Aromatic & Medicinal Plants PATTERN OF ASSISTANCE Back-ended capital subsidy not

exceeding 20% of the project cost with a maximum limit of Rs 25 lakh per project. For the North-Eastern/ Tribal/Hilly Areas, maximum limit of subsidy would be Rs 30 lakh per project

Seed & Nursery Biotechnology, Tissue Culture Bio-pesticides Organic Foods Primary processing of products Establishment of Horticulture Health Clinics/ Laboratory (For Agri/Horti unemployed graduates)

The subsidy to be released to the participating Financial Institution (lead institution) on the completion of project as in the case of cold storage projects approved by the Government.

For

projects

in

the

cooperative

sector funded by NCDC, the subsidy would be through NCDC

II)

Consultancy Services Bee-keeping. Post Harvest Management / Processing related

Grading/ /Washing/Sorting/Drying/ Packing centers Same as above

Pre-cooling Unit/Cool Stores Refer Van/Containers Special Transport Vehicle Retail Outlets Auction Platform Ripening curing chamber Market yard/rope ways Processing unit/ Radiation unit/Vapour Heat Treatment unit

Hort. Ancilliary industry e.g. tools, equipment, plastics, packaging etc.

Crates, Cartons, Aseptic Packaging& Nets (50% subsidy)

2. Capital

Investment

Subsidy

for

construction

expansion

modernization of cold storage / storages for horticulture produce COMPONENTS The emphasis shall be laid on the following points : Reducing PHM losses with multichamber facilities; Modern Energy Design/Technology Saving and and multi-product PATTERN OF ASSISTANCE Projects upto a capacity of 5000 MT with an average cost of Rs.2 crore (Rs. 4000/MT) would be promoted for wider dispersal, which includes expansion Modified of existing capacity (including Controlled Atmosphere / Atmosphere stores/Precooling units). In case of modernisation and

Equipments/

Devices to be adopted to avoid obsolescence of machinery, etc. Improvement Gravity in technology like

rehabilitation, subsidy @ 25% of the capital cost will be determined @ Rs. 1000/MT capacity created For other storages, subsidy @ 25% of the capital cost is to be determined @ Rs 2000/MT capacity created to be created. 25% promoters contribution 50% term loan by banks at

shifting from Diffuser system to cooling System/Fincoil system, etc. This scheme will be implemented only in those States/UTs/Area which do not control rentals for cold storages. The adhere norms. to their own respective appraisal

Banks/FIs/NCDC/NABARD, etc, will

PLR+1% through NABARD refinance Banks not availing refinance may also finance such projects with the overall operational guidelines of Govt. of India 25% back-ended capital investment subsidy by NHB not exceeding Rs 50.00 lakh per project. NorthEastern States, maximum subsidy admissible would be @ 33.33 % upto Rs.60.00 lakh. The Subsidy would flow from NHB

and operated by NABARD, through commercial/cooperative banks, and by NCDC where cooperatives seek loan from NCDC Wherever term loans are not raised from institutional sources and the promoters through generation, fund NHB projects would entirely resource provide internal

subsidy directly 3. Technology Development and Transfer COMPONENTS Introduction of New Technologies PATTERN OF ASSISTANCE 100% financial assistance upto Rs 10 lacs/project for production related and upto Rs.25.00 lakh to Visit of progressive farmers Experts Services from India/ Abroad Technology Awareness Organisation/participation in seminars etc. R&D efforts 2nd Class Sleeper Rail/ ordinary bus fare and Rs 100/day/farmer for a group of 30 farmers Actual basis Upto Rs 50,000/seminar Upto Rs 3.00 lakh for State, Rs 5.00 lakh for National and Rs 10.00 lakhs Udyan Pandit Publicity Observation-cum-study tours abroad Honorarium to Scientists for effective transfer of technology. International event Rs 1.50 lakh On merit On actual basis Upto Rs 20,000/- for each expert upto 5 experts/ project

4. Market Information Service for Horticulture Crops

COMPONENTS Generate information on wholesale prices, arrivals and trends in various markets for horticulture produce and Dissemination of information through media and publications.

PATTERN OF ASSISTANCE To assist farmers, Exporters,

dealers, research organisation etc.

5. Establishment of Nutritional Gardens in Rural Areas

COMPONENTS Distribution of fruits plants and vegetable seeds in Minikits Zero Energy Cool Chambers Demonstration

PATTERN OF ASSISTANCE Rs 250/minikit/family

Rs.2500/zero energy cool chamber per school/ village in a panchayat selected for the demonstration

Upto Rs.5000/- per school/panchayat selected for Demonstration

6. Horticulture Promotion Services COMPONENTS Techno-Economic Feasibility Studies to review the present status of horticulture development in particular area/state Identify constraints and suggest remedial measures Develop short term & loan term 100% financial assistance PATTERN OF ASSISTANCE Studies through Professional Consultants

strategies

Provide consultancy services and expert services

Eligible Organizations The eligible promoters under the above schemes shall include Non Government Organisations Agricultural Municipal (NGO), Association Firms Marketing Companies, Committees, of Growers, Corporations, Marketing Individuals, Cooperatives, State Partnership/Proprietary Produce

Boards/Committees, Corporations,

Corporations/Committees,

Agro-Industries

Agricultural University (SAU) and other concerned R&D organizations. However Individuals, SAU and other concerned R&D organizations are not eligible for the cold storage capital subsidy scheme. They can be contacted at: National Horticulture Board Ministry of Agriculture, Govt of India 85, Institutional Area, Sector - 18 Gurgoan - 122015 (Haryana) Tel. : 2342989-92, Fax :2342991, 2341225 Website : www.hortibizindia.org E-mail : nhb@hortibizindia.org