Betel Leaf cultivation covered under NHM

25 Apr 2012 Evaluate

With a view of providing the holistic development for horticulture crops, the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation is implementing the National Horticulture Mission (NHM) for betel leafs. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided for taking up various activities such as production of quality planting material, protected cultivation, integrated pest and nutrient management, post harvest management and establishment of marketing infrastructure, etc.

Besides, betel leaf cultivation is also being promoted under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY).

Currently, there are approximately 20 million people who are engaged in production, processing, transportation and marketing of betel leaves. Betel leaves are being cultivated in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and West Bengal.

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