National Horticulture Board

🌱 Strengthening Sustainable Horticulture in Sikkim through NHB Schemes 🌱 A programme titled “PARGATI” was recorded at Doordarshan Kendra, Gangtok, Sikkim, focusing on the various schemes of the National Horticulture Board. The session covered important aspects including: • Overview of NHB schemes • Components and eligibility criteria • Credit-linked back-ended subsidy mechanism • Credit structure of banks/financial institutions • Market linkage opportunities • DPR preparation • Online application process • Potential areas for implementation of NHB schemes in Sikkim During the programme, the transformational role of NHB schemes in promoting commercial horticulture and improving farmers’ income was highlighted. Special emphasis was laid on leveraging Sikkim’s immense potential as India’s Organic State for sustainable horticulture development. #NationalHorticultureBoard #Horticulture #Sikkim #SustainableAgriculture #AgricultureDevelopment #Doordarshan #RuralDevelopment #Agrigoi

🌱 Driving the Future of Horticulture Clusters in India A Sensitization Workshop on the promotion of the Cluster Development Programme was organized by the National Horticulture Board at Krishi Bhawan under the chairmanship of Shri Priya Ranjan, JS (Hort.), and Shri Kapil Meena, MD, NHB. ✨ Key Highlights: 🔹 Multi-commodity export-oriented clusters 🔹 Peri-urban vegetable clusters 🔹 Integrated horticulture infrastructure 🔹 Strengthening value chains 👥 Around 40 stakeholders from across the country joined physically and virtually to discuss collaborative growth opportunities under CDP. 📢 Under the Cluster Development Programme, eligible entities including FPCs, FPOs, cooperatives & private organizations can participate as Implementing Agencies for horticulture cluster development. Together, cultivating stronger value chains for a self-reliant horticulture ecosystem 🌿 #NHB #ClusterDevelopmentProgramme #Horticulture #AgricultureIndia #ValueChain #ExportClusters #FPO #FPC #Agrigoi

🌱 Empowering Farmers, Transforming Horticulture 🌱 SHO, NHB Hyderabad participated in the farmers awareness programme “Praja Palana - Pragathi Pranalika” at Gajwel, Siddipet district, Telangana, organized by the State Horticulture Department. The programme focused on: ✅ Horticulture crop cultivation ✅ Expansion of Oil Palm cultivation ✅ Promotion of alternative crop systems NHB schemes and initiatives were presented to farmers and stakeholders, followed by an engaging interaction session. The enthusiastic response from farmers reflects the growing interest towards sustainable horticulture and government-supported development initiatives. The event witnessed participation from officials of the Horticulture Department, academia, agri-industry representatives, APMC members, and progressive farmers. #NHB #Horticulture #FarmersFirst #SustainableAgriculture #FarmersAwareness #AgriDevelopment #HorticultureMission #Agrigoi

🌱 Shaping the Future of Indian Horticulture Shri Kapil Meena, IAS, Managing Director, National Horticulture Board had the honour of calling on the Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Hon’ble Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development to seek his valuable guidance on the functioning and future vision of NHB. The interaction reflected a shared commitment towards empowering farmers, strengthening the horticulture ecosystem, and driving sustainable rural prosperity through innovation and impactful initiatives. #NHB #Horticulture #Agriculture #FarmerFirst #RuralDevelopment #Agrigoi

🌱 Insights into Budwood Production & Citrus Health Management 🌍 As part of India’s Clean Plant Programme, the Indian delegation visited the CCPP-Lindcove Foundation Facility (LFF), Lindcove Research and Extension Center (LREC), growers’ fields, and the Alliance of Pest Control Districts (APCD), USA from 29 April to 1 May, 2026. ✨ Key Learnings: 🍊Budwood production & distribution workflows 🛡️ Citrus pest and disease management systems 🌱Grower-led clean planting initiatives 🤝Integrated approaches for sustainable citrus cultivation The visit provided valuable exposure to internationally recognized practices that will support the development of biosecure, sustainable, and globally aligned Clean Plant Centres in India. #NHB #CleanPlantProgramme #Citrus #HorticultureDevelopment #PlantHealth #Biosecurity #SustainableAgriculture #Agrigoi

🌍 Visit to Citrus Clonal Protection Program, University of California, Riverside, USA 🌱 Under India’s Clean Plant Programme, a delegation led by Shri Kapil Meena, Managing Director, NHB visited the Citrus Clonal Protection Program (CCPP), University of California, Riverside from 29 April to 1 May, 2026. The delegation interacted with Dr. Georgios Vidalakis and experts from quarantine and therapy divisions to understand: 🔬 Diagnostics and therapy protocols 🧪 Quarantine and virus indexing systems 🏢 Laboratory design and operational workflows 🌱 Clean plant production mechanisms The team visited the quarantine facility, G1 facility, Citrus Therapy Diagnostics & Research Laboratory (CTDRL), and virus indexing laboratories to gain insights into global best practices for producing virus-free planting material. The visit marks a significant step towards strengthening India’s Clean Plant Centres through knowledge exchange and international collaboration. 🌿 #NHB #CleanPlantProgramme #Citrus #PlantHealth #Biosecurity #UniversityOfCalifornia #Horticulture #Agrigoi

🌱 Empowering Farmers Through Awareness & Capacity Building 🌱 DD-NHB Bhubaneswar participated in a One-Day Awareness Programme & Capacity Building Training on NHB Schemes held at the Office of the Assistant Horticulture Officer, Baliguali Farm, Puri Sadar, Odisha. ✨ Highlights of the Programme: ✅ Awareness on key NHB schemes ✅ Guidance on financial assistance available to farmers ✅ Interaction with farmers and horticulture officials ✅ Distribution of NHB scheme pamphlets 📌 Total: 75 Participants The enthusiastic participation reflected growing awareness and interest among farmers towards modern horticulture development and NHB initiatives. #NHB #Odisha #Puri #Farmers #CapacityBuilding #FarmerAwareness #Agrigoi

🌱 Empowering Farmers Through Horticulture Innovation 🌱 DD-NHB Hyderabad participated in the Horticulture Workshop organized by the State Horticulture Department at Jangaon district, Telangana, on the theme: 🍊 “Increasing the Horticulture Area in Telangana” The workshop highlighted: ✅ Expansion of horticulture crops ✅ Hi-tech cultivation practices ✅ Promotion of fruits, vegetables & oil palm cultivation ✅ Farmer awareness on government support schemes During the programme, DD-NHB Hyderabad disseminated information on NHB schemes and CDP guidelines to stakeholders, FPOs, and farmers. Informational brochures were also distributed. 👨‍🌾 More than 200 farmers actively participated, reflecting strong enthusiasm towards modern horticulture and NHB initiatives. #NHB #Horticulture #Telangana #Farmers #FPO #HiTechFarming #FruitCultivation #Agrigoi

🌱✨ Spreading Awareness, Cultivating Opportunities ✨🌱 An impactful Awareness Programme on National Horticulture Board Schemes was organized by the Department of Horticulture, Sikkim University, Gangtok The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from Faculty Heads, Research & PG Scholars, and progressive horticulture growers committed to strengthening India’s horticulture ecosystem. 🍎🌿 📊 A detailed presentation on NHB schemes was delivered to create greater awareness among stakeholders and encourage the development of innovative GoC proposals in the coming future. Together, we move towards: ✅ Sustainable horticulture ✅ Farmer empowerment ✅ Innovation-driven growth ✅ Stronger agri-entrepreneurship #NHB #Horticulture #SikkimUniversity #Gangtok #Agriculture #Farmers #HorticultureDevelopment #AgriInnovation #Agrigoi

🌱 Empowering Farmers | Building Opportunities 🌱 An Awareness Workshop was successfully held at Palasa, Srikakulam (AP)! ✨ Focus Areas: 📢 NHB Schemes & Cluster Development Programme 👨‍🏫 Session led by DD, Vijayawada Centre, NHB 👥 150+ farmers, FPOs & entrepreneurs participated 💡 Great enthusiasm & strong interest in NHB schemes! #NHB #Horticulture #Farmers #AgriIndia #CDP #AgriInnovation#Agrigoi

📍 Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh DD- Vijayawada, NHB participated in an Awareness Workshop organized by the State Department of Horticulture to promote the Cluster Development Programme and various NHB schemes among farmers, FPOs, exporters, agri-entrepreneurs, and private stakeholders. The workshop highlighted opportunities in: 🥭 Mango 🌰 Cashew 🥥 Coconut 🍍 Pineapple 🥬 High-Value Vegetables Around 100 participants actively interacted during the session, reflecting strong enthusiasm for cluster-based horticulture development in Andhra Pradesh. #NHB #Horticulture #CDP #Farmers #FPO #Agriculture #AgriBusiness #agrigoi

🌱 Strengthening Horticulture Infrastructure in Kashmir 🍎 An Awareness Programme on NHB Schemes was successfully conducted at J&K Bank, Herman, Shopian - located in the heart of Kashmir’s renowned apple-producing belt. Key discussions included: ✅ NHB assistance for Cold Storage, Packhouses & Ripening Chambers ✅ Refrigerated Transport & post-harvest infrastructure ✅ Credit linkage through banking channels ✅ Documentation & project financing support ✅ Enhancing outreach of NHB schemes at grassroots level The interactive session witnessed enthusiastic participation from local stakeholders, with meaningful discussions on improving access to finance and mobilizing viable horticulture projects from the region. #NHB #Kashmir #Farmers #ColdStorage #AgricultureInfrastructure #JKBANK #FinancialInclusion #PostHarvestManagement #HorticultureDevelopment #agrigoi

🌿 Strengthening Horticulture Partnerships in Sikkim 🌿 NHB engaged in a series of productive discussions and field interactions in Namchi District, Sikkim, aimed at expanding horticulture development and promoting new projects under the revised NHB Scheme Guidelines. 🇮🇳🌱 📌 Key Focus Areas: ✅ Revised NHB Scheme Guidelines & components ✅ Identification of new GoC projects under Scheme No. 1 ✅ Region-specific horticulture opportunities in Namchi District ✅ Strengthening implementation support & stakeholder collaboration 🌸 The deliberations were followed by a field visit to progressive horticulture growers, showcasing the immense potential of the region in floriculture and horticulture-led entrepreneurship. 🤝 The District Administration and all stakeholders expressed strong commitment and assured full cooperation for the successful implementation of NHB schemes and development of innovative projects in Sikkim. #NHB #Sikkim #Namchi #Horticulture #OrchidFarming #Floriculture #FarmersFirst #Entrepreneurship #Agriculture #agrigoi

🌱✨ Empowering Horticulture, Enabling Entrepreneurs. ✨🌱 NHB Chennai successfully conducted an Awareness Programme on NHB Financial Assistance Schemes at the Indo-Israel Centre of Excellence for Cut Flowers, Thally. 🔹 Over 70+ progressive farmers & aspiring entrepreneurs participated with great enthusiasm. 🔹 Organized in collaboration with the Department of Horticulture, Govt. of Tamil Nadu & leading banking institutions. 🔹 Insightful sessions covered: ✅ New NHB Guidelines ✅ Agri Infrastructure Fund ✅ Credit-linkage & Bank Loan Procedures 💡 The programme also helped identify several high-potential horticulture projects for upcoming NHB applications paving the way for stronger agri-infrastructure and sustainable growth. Together, we continue to strengthen India’s horticulture ecosystem through awareness, innovation & financial empowerment. 🌿 #NHB #NHBIndia #Horticulture #FarmersFirst #AgriInfrastructure #AIF #FarmToFuture #agrigoi

🌸 Driving Floriculture Growth | NHB @ IFAB, Bengaluru DD, NHB Bengaluru visited the International Flower Auction Bengaluru (IFAB) and held discussions with Dr. M. Vishwanath, MD, on auction systems, farmer participation & market linkages. 💐 Key Highlights: • Dutch-style reverse clock auction (daily from 8:30 AM) • 360 growers & 240 buyers; ~56% NHB-assisted farmers • ₹138 Cr annual turnover (2025–26) • Modern infrastructure with 7 automated cold rooms 🚚 Flowers reach major markets like Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad & beyond, with exports peaking during festive seasons. 🌼 IFAB has shown interest in NHB’s Cluster Development Programme (CDP) for floriculture. #NHB #Floriculture #IFAB #Bengaluru #FarmToMarket #DigitalAgriculture #AgriValueChain #agrigoi

An interactive session with progressive farmers & horticulture stakeholders was held at Taj Srinagar. Key issues like market linkages, infrastructure gaps & post-harvest management were discussed. Awareness on NHB schemes (cold storage, grading/packing, value chain) was highlighted. Stakeholders showed strong interest in collaboration for strengthening Kashmir’s horticulture ecosystem. 🌿🍎 #NHB #Horticulture #agrigoi

Deputy Director, NHB Bhubaneswar delivered a lecture on NHB Schemes at the Center for Agri-Business Management, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. 33 PG students participated, gaining key insights into horticulture initiatives. @AgriGoI @Horti_GoI

Farmers from Kathua & Jammu districts attended a session on revised NHB schemes. Focus: Protected cultivation & mushroom farming. Strong interest shown in GoC applications & NHB assistance. #NHB #Farmers #Horticulture #AgriGrowth #agrigoi

🌹 Field Inspection Visit | Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh Inspection of two NHB-assisted naturally ventilated polyhouse rose cultivation projects in Ratlam. @AgriGoI @Horti_GoI

Mr. Kapil Meena, IAS, MD, NHB during the initial review has emphasized the need for NHB to rise to the expectations of the farming community. He stressed fast-tracking project approvals and enhancing efficiency in programme implementation to better serve the sector.