Lok Sabha Question No. 2457 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-04
Subject: Allocation for National Horticulture Mission
Ministry: AGRICULTURE
Asked by: BAHADUR SINGH KOLI, KAVITHA KALVAKUNTLA

O.I.H

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COOPERATION

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2457**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  4 TH AUGUST, 2015

**ALLOCATION FOR NATIONAL HORTICULTURE MISSION**

2457.	    SHRI BAHADUR SINGH KOLI:

SHRIMATI KAVITHA KALVAKUNTLA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE 	     कृषि मंत्री

be pleased  to state:

(a)	 the amount disbursed to various States under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) in 2014-15, State-wise;

(b)	 under the sub-scheme of National Horticulture Mission, the allocation of funds till now in the 12th Plan period, Statewise;

(c)	 the number of SC, ST, women, minority beneficiaries of the MIDH scheme in 2014-15, details thereof, State-wise;

(d) 	whether MIDH has been implemented in all the districts of Rajasthan; and

(e)	 if so, the other steps taken by the Government to promote Horticulture in the country?

### 1 ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

कृषि मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री  (SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIA)

(a):	Statement showing state-wise funds disbursement under the various sub-schemes of MIDH for 2014-15 viz. National Horticulture Mission (NHM), Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan States (HMNEH), National Bamboo Mission (NBM) is placed at Annexure – I to III.  Statement showing fund disbursement to CDB and NHB is placed at Annexure – IV.

(b):	State-wise and year-wise allocation of funds under National Horticulture Mission during the 12 th Plan period is placed at Annexure – V.

(c):	 The details of number of SC, ST and women farmers is not maintained centrally for NHM, HMNEH and NBM.  However, the State Horticulture Missions have been directed to utilize proportionate funds for SCs, STs and Women farmers/beneficiaries while giving subsidy as well as for training for skill development.

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As such, funds are released by the Government under SCSP and TSP component in proportion to the population of the respective states as per the figures released by Census of India.

State-wise list of number of SC/ST/Women farmers/beneficiaries for schemes of NHB is  placed  at  Annexure – VI.  Information for CDB in respect of area expansion, integrated farming and aid to government aided/registered nurseries is at Annexure – VII.

(d):	The National Horticulture Mission (NHM) and National Bamboo Mission (NBM) are being implemented in 24 and 12 districts of Rajasthan, respectively.  The schemes of National Horticulture Board (NHB)  are being implemented  in all districts of Rajasthan.  Coconut Development Board (CDB) is not implementing any scheme in Rajasthan.

(e) :	The Mission envisages production and productivity improvement of Horticulture crops including fruits and vegetables through coverage of area with improved cultivars, rejuvenation of senile orchards, protected cultivation, creation of water resources, adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), organic farming, including in-situ generation of organic inputs. Capacity building of farmers is also an integral part of MIDH for adaption of improved technologies. Assistance is also extended for purchase of equipment and machinery under horticulture mechanization. Import of latest equipment is also promoted through the public sector. The scheme also envisages creation of infrastructure for post harvest management and marketing for better price realization.

**Annexure - I**

**Annexure to  reply to part (a) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.2457 due for answer on 04/08/2015**

**State-wise funds disbursed during 2014-15 under National Horticulture Mission (NHM) a sub-scheme of MIDH**

(Rs.  in crore)

| **Sl. No.**   | **Name of State**   | **Funds disbursed**   |
|---------------|---------------------|-----------------------|
| 1.            | Andhra Pradesh      | 64.68                 |
| 2.            | Bihar               | 17.00                 |
| 3.            | Chhattisgarh        | 111.88                |
| 4.            | Gujarat             | 109.47                |
| 5.            | Haryana             | 65.45                 |
| 6.            | Jharkhand           | 49.69                 |
| 7.            | Karnataka           | 96.08                 |
| 8.            | Kerala              | 40.00                 |
| 9.            | Madhya Pradesh      | 42.23                 |
| 10.           | Maharashtra         | 140.00                |
| 11.           | Orissa              | 71.75                 |
| 12.           | Punjab              | 58.50                 |
| 13.           | Rajasthan           | 42.67                 |
| 14.           | Tamil Nadu          | 55.36                 |
| 15.           | Telangana           | 45.00                 |
| 16.           | Uttar Pradesh       | 37.32                 |
| 17.           | West Bengal         | 18.74                 |
| 18.           | Puducherry          | 0.86                  |
| 19.           | A & N Islands       | 1.42                  |
|               | **Total**           | **1068.10**           |

**Annexure - II**

**Annexure to reply to part (a) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.2457 due for answer on 04/08/2015**

**State-wise funds disbursed during 2014-15 under Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan States (HMNEH) a sub-scheme of MIDH**

(Rs.  in crore)

| **Sl. No.**   | **Name of State**   | **Funds disbursed**   |
|---------------|---------------------|-----------------------|
| 1.            | Arunachal Pradesh   | 23.76                 |
| 2.            | Assam               | 29.08                 |
| 3.            | Manipur             | 44.17                 |
| 4.            | Meghalaya           | 27.60                 |
| 5.            | Mizoram             | 41.00                 |
| 6.            | Nagaland            | 34.76                 |
| 7.            | Tripura             | 37.00                 |
| 8.            | Sikkim              | 44.50                 |
| 9.            | Himachal Pradesh    | 42.42                 |
| 10.           | Jammu & Kashmir     | 45.00                 |
| 11.           | Uttarakhand         | 32.73                 |
|               | **Total**           | **402.02**            |

**Annexure - III**

**Annexure to reply to part (a) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.2457 due for answer on 04/08/2015**

**State-wise funds disbursed during 2014-15 under National Bamboo Mission (NBM) a sub-scheme of MIDH**

(`Rs. in crore)

| **Sl. No.**   | **Name of State**   | **Funds disbursed**   |
|---------------|---------------------|-----------------------|
| 1.            | Chhattisgarh        | 3.80                  |
| 2.            | Gujarat             | 2.91                  |
| 3.            | Jharkhand           | 0.40                  |
| 4.            | Karnataka           | 4.65                  |
| 5.            | Kerala              | 1.09                  |
| 6.            | Madhya Pradesh      | 6.81                  |
| 7.            | Maharashtra         | 0.59                  |
| 8.            | Orissa              | 3.88                  |
| 9.            | Rajasthan           | 0.31                  |
| 10.           | Tamil Nadu          | 0.15                  |
| 11.           | Uttar Pradesh       | 0.50                  |
| 12.           | Himachal Pradesh    | 0.81                  |
| 13.           | Jammu & Kashmir     | 0.77                  |
| 14.           | Uttarakhand         | 0.28                  |
| 15.           | Arunachal Pradesh   | 12.82                 |
| 16.           | Assam               | 2.97                  |
| 17.           | Manipur             | 8.61                  |
| 18.           | Meghalaya           | 0.97                  |
| 19.           | Mizoram             | 12.30                 |
| 20.           | Nagaland            | 11.36                 |
| 21.           | Sikkim              | 0.57                  |
| 22.           | Tripura             | 0.81                  |
|               | **Total**           | **77.36**             |

**Annexure - IV**

**Annexure to reply to part (a) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.2457 due for answer on 04/08/2015**

**Funds disbursed during 2014-15 to National Horticulture Board (NHB) and Coconut Development Board (CDB) under MIDH**

(Rs.  in crore)

|   **Sl. No.** | **Name of Implementing Agency**   |   **Funds disbursed** |
|---------------|-----------------------------------|-----------------------|
|            1. | National Horticulture Board (NHB) |                206.44 |
|            2. | Coconut Development Board (CDB)   |                123.00 |

**Annexure - V**

**Annexure to reply to part (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.2457 due for answer on 04/08/2015**

**State-wise allocation of funds during 12** **th** **Plan period under National Horticulture Mission (NHM)**

(Rs.  in crore)

| **Sl. No.**   | **Name of State**    | **Allocation (GOI share) during 12**  **th**  **Plan**   |             |             |             |
|---------------|----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
|               |                      | **2012-13**                                              | **2013-14** | **2014-15** | **2015-16** |
| 1.            | Andhra Pradesh       | 116.45                                                   | 127.50      | 74.59       | 71.50       |
| 2.            | Bihar                | 46.75                                                    | 42.50       | 42.50       | 28.50       |
| 3.            | Chhattisgarh         | 106.25                                                   | 114.75      | 120.70      | 80.00       |
| 4.            | Goa                  | 3.40                                                     | 4.25        | 4.68        | 3.00        |
| 5.            | Gujarat              | 106.25                                                   | 119.00      | 130.90      | 83.50       |
| 6.            | Haryana              | 90.95                                                    | 102.00      | 112.20      | 71.50       |
| 7.            | Jharkhand            | 63.75                                                    | 68.00       | 68.00       | 45.00       |
| 8.            | Karnataka            | 119.00                                                   | 119.00      | 124.95      | 81.50       |
| 9.            | Kerala               | 72.25                                                    | 85.00       | 85.00       | 40.50       |
| 10.           | Madhya Pradesh       | 55.25                                                    | 80.75       | 89.25       | 51.00       |
| 11.           | Maharashtra          | 136.00                                                   | 144.50*     | 158.95      | 102.50      |
| 12.           | Orissa               | 68.00                                                    | 85.00       | 93.50       | 57.50       |
| 13.           | Punjab               | 62.90                                                    | 63.75       | 70.13       | 46.00       |
| 14.           | Rajasthan            | 80.75                                                    | 85.00       | 89.25       | 55.00       |
| 15.           | Tamil Nadu           | 68.00                                                    | 97.75       | 107.95      | 61.50       |
| 16.           | Telangana            | 0.00                                                     | 0.00        | 59.7125     | 40.50       |
| 17.           | Uttar Pradesh        | 59.50                                                    | 59.50       | 68.00       | 40.00       |
| 18.           | West Bengal          | 38.25                                                    | 42.50       | 42.50       | 28.50       |
| 19.           | Delhi                | 2.57                                                     | 0.00        | 2.55        | 0.50        |
| 20.           | Puducherry           | 0.91                                                     | 0.85        | 1.70        | 1.00        |
| 21.           | A & N Islands        | 6.97                                                     | 3.00        | 5.00        | 5.00        |
| 22.           | Lakshadweep          | 0.00                                                     | 0.85        | 1.00        | 1.00        |
| 23.           | Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 0.00                                                     | 1.11        | 1.11        | 1.00        |

* During 2013-14, an additional amount of  Rs. 557.60 crore (GOI Share) was allocated to Maharashtra for “Special Package for Rejuvenation of Orchards in Drought Affected Districts of Maharashtra” as per the decision of E-GoM.

|                                                                                                         |                       |                          |        | **Annexure VI**   |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------------|--------|-------------------|
| **Annexure to reply to part (c) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2457 due for answer on 04/08/2015** |                       |                          |        |                   |
| **State-wise number of  SC, ST and Women beneficiaries under various schemes of NHB during 2014-15**    |                       |                          |        |                   |
|                                                                                                         |                       |                          |        |                   |
| **S. No.**                                                                                              | **Name of the State** | **No. of beneficiaries** |        |                   |
|                                                                                                         |                       | **SC**                   | **ST** | **Women**         |
| 1                                                                                                       | Andhra Pradesh        | 0                        | 0      | 1                 |
| 2                                                                                                       | Bihar                 | 0                        | 0      | 1                 |
| 3                                                                                                       | Chhattisgarh          | 1                        | 2      | 4                 |
| 4                                                                                                       | Delhi                 | 1                        | 0      | 0                 |
| 5                                                                                                       | Gujarat               | 1                        | 0      | 5                 |
| 6                                                                                                       | Haryana               | 0                        | 0      | 1                 |
| 7                                                                                                       | Himachal Pradesh      | 1                        | 0      | 0                 |
| 8                                                                                                       | Karnataka             | 4                        | 0      | 11                |
| 9                                                                                                       | Kerala                | 0                        | 0      | 4                 |
| 10                                                                                                      | Madhya Pradesh        | 1                        | 0      | 8                 |
| 11                                                                                                      | Maharashtra           | 3                        | 3      | 40                |
| 12                                                                                                      | Orissa                | 0                        | 1      | 7                 |
| 13                                                                                                      | Rajasthan             | 1                        | 1      | 4                 |
| 14                                                                                                      | Tamil Nadu            | 0                        | 0      | 11                |
| 15                                                                                                      | Uttranchal            | 0                        | 0      | 2                 |
| 16                                                                                                      | Uttar Pradesh         | 10                       | 0      | 2                 |
| 17                                                                                                      | West Bengal           | 0                        | 0      | 5                 |
| 18                                                                                                      | Arunanchal Pradesh    | 0                        | 1      | 0                 |
|                                                                                                         | **Total**             | **23**                   | **8**  | **106**           |

|                                                                                                             |    |    |    | **Annexure VII**   |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----|----|----|--------------------|
| **Annexure to reply to part (c) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2457 due for answer on 04/08/2015** |    |    |    |                    |

Unit in no.

| **State wise SC/ST/Women beneficiaries under Coconut Development Board schemes during 2014-15**   |                       |           |                     |                      |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|-----------|---------------------|----------------------|
| **Sl No**                                                                                         | **STATES**            | **Women** | **Scheduled Caste** | **Scheduled Tribes** |
| **1**                                                                                             | **Kerala**            | 999       | 540                 | 267                  |
| **2**                                                                                             | **Karnataka**         | 1647      | 889                 | 439                  |
| **3**                                                                                             | **Tamil Nadu**        | 1344      | 726                 | 358                  |
| **4**                                                                                             | **Andhra Pradesh**    | 3476      | 1877                | 927                  |
| **5**                                                                                             | **Orissa**            | 264       | 143                 | 70                   |
| **6**                                                                                             | **Maharashtra**       | 452       | 244                 | 121                  |
| **7**                                                                                             | **West Bengal**       | 347       | 187                 | 92                   |
| **8**                                                                                             | **Bihar**             | 0         | 0                   | 0                    |
| **9**                                                                                             | **Goa**               | 8         | 5                   | 2                    |
| **10**                                                                                            | **Gujarat**           | 10        | 5                   | 3                    |
| **11**                                                                                            | **Chattisgarh**       | 168       | 91                  | 45                   |
| **12**                                                                                            | **A&N Islands**   | 15        | 8                   | 4                    |
| **13**                                                                                            | **Puducherry**        | 0         | 0                   | 0                    |
| **14**                                                                                            | **Assam**             | 909       | 491                 | 242                  |
| **15**                                                                                            | **Tripura**           | 19        | 10                  | 5                    |
| **16**                                                                                            | **Nagaland**          | 11        | 6                   | 3                    |
| **17**                                                                                            | **Arunachal Pradesh** | 2         | 1                   | 0                    |
| **18**                                                                                            | **Meghalaya**         | 0         | 0                   | 0                    |
| **19**                                                                                            | **Mizoram**           | 0         | 0                   | 0                    |
|                                                                                                   | **Total**             | **9671**  | **5223**            | **2578**             |

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