National Horticulture Board (NHB) was set up by the Government of India in 1984 as an autonomous society to stimulate and sustain 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.

The objectives of NHB are as follows:

• Develop high quality horticulture 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 improvement of agronomic practices and new technologies

• Promote consumption of fruits/vegetables in fresh and processed form

The salient features of the schemes implemented through NHB are as follows:

• Development of Commercial Horticulture Through Production & Post- Harvest Management

• Capital investment Subsidy Schemes for Construction/ Expansion/ Modernization of Cold Storages for Horticulture Produce

• Technology Development & Transfer

• Market Information Service for Horticulture Crops

• Horticulture Promotion Service

For further details and Pattern of Assistance under different schemes, please contact:

National Horticulture Board, Ministry of Agriculture Govt. of India