National Horticulture Board

National Horticulture Board (NHB) was set up by the Government of India in 1984 as an autonomous society under the Societies Registration Act 1860 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.

Objectives of NHB

The broad objectives are to:
1. 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.
2. Develop post-harvest management infrastructure
3. Strengthen Market Information System and horticulture database
4. Assist R&D programmes to develop products suited for specific varieties with improved methods and horticulture technology
5. Provide training and education to farmers and processing industry personnel for improving agronomic practices and new technologies
6. Promote consumption of fruits/vegetables in fresh and processed form, etc.

Schemes of NHB

1. Development of commercial Horticulture through Production and Post-Harvest Management
2. Capital Investment Subsidy for Construction / Modernization Expansion of Cold Storage and Storage's for Horticulture Produce
3. Technology Development and Transfer for Promotion of Horticulture
4. Market Information Services for Horticulture Crops
5. Horticulture Promotion Services (including terms of reference for Techno-economic Feasibility Study)

For further details, please visit: http://nhb.gov.in/schemes.asp