**Policy Summary: Commercialization of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for Fruits and Vegetables**
The Union Government, through the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), supports the establishment of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for fruits and vegetables. These CoEs, developed in collaboration with various stakeholders, including bilateral partners such as Israel, Netherlands and New Zealand, and Indian Research Institutes, serve as demonstration, training, and dissemination hubs for the latest horticultural technologies.
The primary objective of the CoEs is to transfer knowledge and practical skills to farmers, entrepreneurs, and extension workers, with the aim of enhancing productivity, quality, and sustainability within the horticulture sector. This initiative aims to promote self-reliance of the CoEs, encourage innovation and technology adaptation, and provide economic benefits to farming communities.
As of July 31, 2025, a total of 58 Centres of Excellence have been approved across various states in the country under MIDH. The distribution of CoEs by state is as follows: Andhra Pradesh (2), Assam (1), Bihar (2), Goa (1), Gujarat (4), Haryana (6), Himachal Pradesh (1), Jammu & Kashmir UT (2), Karnataka (5), Kerala (1), Ladakh UT (1), Maharashtra (7), Madhya Pradesh (2), Meghalaya (1), Mizoram (1), Odisha (1), Punjab (6), Rajasthan (3), Tamil Nadu (2), Telangana (1), Tripura (2), Uttarakhand (1), Uttar Pradesh (4), and West Bengal (1).
This information was provided by the Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Ramnath Thakur, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Agriculture Farmers Welfare: The Indian government ministry responsible for agriculture and farmers' welfare.
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture: A government initiative (MIDH) to develop the horticulture sector.
Centres of Excellence: Centres established to demonstrate, train, and disseminate the latest technologies in horticultural production.
Israel: A country with which India has a bilateral cooperation agreement for the establishment of Centres of Excellence.
Netherlands: A country with which India has a bilateral cooperation agreement for the establishment of Centres of Excellence.
New Zealand: A country with which India has a bilateral cooperation agreement for the establishment of Centres of Excellence.
Himachal Pradesh: A state in India where Centres of Excellence have been approved.
Shri Ramnath Thakur: Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare who provided information in Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
COMMERCIALIZATION OF CoEs FOR FRUITS
AND VEGETABLES
Posted On: 08 AUG 2025 4:55PM by PIB Delhi
The Union Government, under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), provides
support for setting up of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for fruits and vegetables in collaboration with various
stakeholders including bilateral partners. The Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in horticulture are established
with the aim of serving as hubs for demonstration, training, and dissemination of the latest technologies in
horticultural production by promoting capacity building, production and supply of planting material to
potential farmers and adoption of new technologies in horticulture sector. The primary objective of CoEs is to
transfer knowledge and practical skills to farmers, entrepreneurs, and extension workers, thereby enhancing
productivity, quality, and sustainability in the horticulture sector. By showcasing modern innovations and
providing hands-on training, CoEs play a vital role in bridging the gap between research and field-level
adoption. This initiative promotes self-reliance of Centres of Excellence, encourages innovation and
technology adaptation while also providing economic benefits to the farming communities. Government of
India has entered into bilateral cooperation agreement with Israel, Netherlands, New Zealand for
establishment of CoEs. Besides, CoEs are also established with technical assistance from Indian Research
Institutes.
Under MIDH, a total of 58 Centres of Excellence have been approved across various States in the country.
The state-wise details of CoEs approved as on 31.07.2025 including for Himachal Pradesh are as under:
S. No. State No. of CoE
1. Andhra Pradesh 2
2. Assam 1
3. Bihar 2
4. Goa 1
5. Gujarat 4
6. Haryana 6
7. Himachal Pradesh 1
8. Jammu & Kashmir (UT) 2
9. Karnataka 5
10. Kerala 1
11. Ladakh (UT) 1
12. Maharashtra 7
13. Madhya Pradesh 2
14. Meghalaya 1
15. Mizoram 1
16. Odisha 1
Punjab 617.
18. Rajasthan 3
19. Tamil Nadu 2
20. Telangana 1
21. Tripura 2
22. Uttarakhand 1
23. Uttar Pradesh 4
24. West Bengal 1
Total 58
This information was given by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Ramnath Thakur
in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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