**Executive Summary**
This document presents the response to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha regarding the National Horticulture Mission (NHM) in the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha Constituency. It confirms that the area is covered under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). An Annual Action Plan for 2025-26, with an outlay of Rs. 177.08 crore, has been approved under MIDH for Uttar Pradesh, which includes the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha Constituency.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **National Horticulture Mission (NHM) Implementation:**
* NHM is a sub-scheme of the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).
* Implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
* Aims for the holistic development of horticulture in the country.
* **MIDH Operational Guidelines Revision:**
* MIDH Operational Guidelines were revised in 2025.
* All States/UTs, including development blocks falling under Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha Constituency, are covered under MIDH.
* **MIDH Scheme Details:**
* Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented through States.
* Based on States' Annual Action Plans, considering specific requirements, balanced horticulture development, adaptability of agro-climate, and development prospects.
* **Annual Action Plan 2025-26 for Uttar Pradesh:**
* An action plan of Rs. 177.08 crore has been approved under MIDH, including a GOI share of Rs. 106.24 crore.
* The amount approved is 125% of the approved outlay.
* Covers development blocks falling under the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha Constituency.
* Includes activities like Nurseries, Area Expansion, Mushroom, Protected Cultivation, Organic Farming, Beekeeping, Horticulture Mechanization, Post Harvest Management, Centre of Excellence, Markets etc.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Farmers and Horticulture Businesses in Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha Constituency**
* **Impact:** The farmers and horticulture businesses are supported by the centrally sponsored scheme called Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture. The allocated fund of Rs. 177.08 will encourage development and expansion of horticulture projects.
* **Action Required:** Farmers should engage with the state government and local departments to formulate the best action plan for their specific needs.
**Stakeholder: State Government of Uttar Pradesh**
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing the MIDH scheme and achieving targeted outcomes of developing horticulture sector in the region.
* **Action Required:** Should formulate their Annual Action Plan that incorporates the specific needs and balanced horticulture development. Should also be responsible for disbursing funds and overseeing projects to achieve the goals of the Annual Action Plan.
Key Entities Referenced
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH): A centrally sponsored scheme being implemented by states, aimed at the holistic development of horticulture.
National Horticulture Mission (NHM): A sub-scheme of MIDH focused on developing horticulture.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare: The ministry implementing the National Horticulture Mission and the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture.
Uttar Pradesh: The state where development blocks under Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha Constituency are located, and where specific horticulture activities are being funded.
Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha Constituency: A Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh where development blocks are being specifically addressed under the National Horticulture Mission.
O.I.H
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1735
TO BE ANSWERED ON 10TH FEBRUARY, 2026
NATIONAL HORTICULTURE MISSION
1735. SHRI ARUN KUMAR SAGAR:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ(cid:874)ष एवं
(cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण म(cid:287)ं ी be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has taken any steps to sanction the National Horticulture
Mission in all the development blocks under Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha Constituency keeping
in view of the potential suspensible horticulture development, agro-climatic adaptation and
development in Uttar Pradesh;
(b) if so, the details thereof, and the latest status of this proposal; and
(c) the time by which this proposal is likely to be finalised?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
कृ(cid:874)ष एवं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण रा(cid:207)य म(cid:287)ं ी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)
(a) to (c): National Horticulture Mission (NHM) a sub-scheme of Mission for Integrated
Development of Horticulture (MIDH) is being implemented by Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare for the holistic development of horticulture in the country. MIDH
Operational Guidelines were revised in 2025 wherein all States/UTs including all the
development blocks falling under Shahjahan Lok Sabha Constituency have been covered
under MIDH
MIDH is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented through States based on their
Annual Action Plan, which are prepared by States keeping in view of their specific
requirement towards balanced horticulture development, adaptability of agro-climate and
development prospects in the State.
For the year 2025-26, an Annual Action Plan for Rs. 177.08 crore including GOI share
of Rs. 106.24 crore i.e. 125% of the approved outlay has been approved under MIDH for
Uttar Pradesh including the development blocks falling under Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha
Constituency to cover various horticulture activities including Nurseries, Area Expansion,
Mushroom, Protected Cultivation, Organic Farming, Beekeeping, Horticulture
Mechanization, Post Harvest Management, Centre of Excellence, Markets etc.
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