Horticulture is an important allied activity in the agriculture Sector and it is one of the important incomes earning activities for the tribal population. Among its other benefits, it has substantial employment potential and it also helps to avoid soil erosion and protect the environment. In the notified tribal areas, important schemes such as, Horticulture, Nurseries, Strenthing of the horticultural nurseries, etc., are being taken up. Similarly, tribal cultivators are also being encouraged to participate in Horticultural Development Programmes. The State Government has also launched a new programme of Horticulture under the Employment Guarantee Scheme. 100 percent subsidy is being given under this scheme to small and marginal tribal farmers the scheme envisages development of dry land horticulture linked through the Employment Guarantee Scheme.
2. The outlay provided for Horticulture in 2014-15 is Rs.128.00 lakh. The Horticulture development programmes, which are being implemented in the tribal areas are as follows :
Horticulture Plant protection
The objective of this scheme is to control important pests and diseases horticulture crops. 50% subsidy is given to cultivators for control of pests/diseases for adopting plant protection measures. An outlay of Rs.0.00 lakhs has been provided for this scheme in the year 2014-15.
Establishment/ Strengthening of the horticulture nurseries:-
An outlay of Rs.128.00 lakhs has been provided for this scheme in the year 2014-15.
