Arunachal Pradesh Becomes India’s First State to Launch Dedicated Horticulture Policy
First Published: 6th March, 2025 10:06 IST
With a strong emphasis on empowering women and youth, the policy integrates gender-inclusive budgeting and supports hortipreneurship.
In a landmark decision, the Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet has approved India’s first dedicated Horticulture Policy, setting a new benchmark for sustainable and commercially driven horticulture.
The policy includes the Arunachal Kiwi Mission, aimed at making the state a leading kiwi producer, and the Arunachal Spice Mission, focusing on high-value spices like large cardamom, black pepper, and star anise.
Additionally, the Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (MAP) Mission will promote large-scale cultivation of medicinal plants for the AYUSH sector.
With a strong emphasis on empowering women and youth, the policy integrates gender-inclusive budgeting and supports hortipreneurship.
It also promotes sustainable and climate-resilient horticulture through integrated farming and eco-friendly practices.
Further, the policy focuses on infrastructure development, strengthening storage, processing, and marketing, while prioritising innovation and R&D to enhance productivity. This initiative positions Arunachal Pradesh as a leader in India’s horticulture sector.
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