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Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture

The Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme designed to promote the holistic growth of the horticulture sector through region-differentiated strategies covering production, post-harvest management, and processing infrastructure.

Why it matters

  • It facilitates agricultural diversification away from water-intensive food grains, supporting farm income enhancement and ecological resilience.
  • It bridges critical gaps in post-harvest supply chains, cold storages, and market linkages to reduce high perishability losses.
  • It promotes cluster-based development and the adoption of modern technologies like protected cultivation and micro-irrigation among small and marginal farmers.

How it is asked

UPSC evaluates MIDH within GS-III questions focusing on agricultural diversification, supply chain bottlenecks, and post-harvest infrastructure. Questions typically require candidates to analyze the scheme's effectiveness in boosting farm incomes while addressing implementation challenges like inadequate cold-chain continuity and weak forward linkages. Candidates are expected to propose solutions that integrate horticulture clusters with food processing schemes and export value chains.

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