Current status of horticulture in Haryana: Constraints and future prospects

Abstract

Agriculture sector plays a remarkable role in the economy of Haryana as it is chiefly an agrarian economy. More than 50% of the number of residents of the state is straightforwardly or in a roundabout way relies upon this division for their livelihood. Ideal agro-climatic conditions give great chance to the advancement of horticultural crops in the state. The objective of the study is to examine the special problems in horticultural crops in Haryana. There is a need and potential for crop diversification by developing the horticulture sector in the state. In the present study, an attempt has been made to study the status and constraints of protected cultivation and agro processing industries because to minimize the post-harvest losses, a comprehensive strategy which incorporates advancement of physical, functional and market infrastructure along with provision of single window system, tax rebate and export subsidy need to develop to boost agro processing in the state.