Impact of national horticulture mission on Vegetable and Fruit sectors of India

The comparative performance of vegetables and fruits during pre (1991–92 to 2005–06) and post (2006–07 to 2018–19) National Horticultural Mission (NHM) based on secondary data was assessed. The study revealed that the growth rates of area and production of vegetables increased during the post-NHM period, but the productivity marginally declined during the post-NHM. The growth rate of area under fruits during pre-NHM was comparatively more than the post-NHM period. However, the growth rate of production and productivity of fruits was recorded comparatively more during the post-NHM period. It was further revealed that the area, production and productivity of both the crop groups were more stable during the post-NHM period. Further, analysis of all the macro indicators showed significantly rising trends revealing a positive impact of NHM.