Raipur, 27 November 2020 . The area and production of horticultural crops is increasing rapidly in the state. At present, 8 lakh 61 thousand 663 hectares of horticulture crops are being taken in the state of Chhattisgarh and their annual production has exceeded one crore metric tons. Several facilities and provisions have been made in the new industrial policy by the state government for setting up processing and value addition based units, so that farmers can get better prices for their produce.
Due to the climatic diversity of the state of Chhattisgarh, there is immense potential for cultivation of all types of horticultural crops. Pears, grapes, tea, coffee, cashew, strawberry, alucha in the hilly region of Surguja region, dragon fruit, plum, mango, guava, banana lime and coconut, cashew, coffee, cinnamon, in the plateau region of Bastar in the plains of the state Considering the immense potential of bay leaf and pepper production, their cultivation and commercial production are being encouraged. All types of vegetables are being cultivated in the state. The Government of Chhattisgarh is taking initiatives to increase the income of farmers and connect the youth with employment by promoting the cultivation of fruits, flowers and vegetables and spices and their commercial production in the state.
High quality seeds and plants are being provided to the farmers of the state for horticulture cultivation through 133 government nurseries in the state. 27.79 lakh metric tons of fruits, 71.58 lakh metric tons of vegetables, 3.54 lakh metric tons of spices, 76 thousand metric tons of flowers and 59 thousand tons of medicinal are being produced every year in the state. Commercial production of mangoes of Dussehari, Langra and Chausa is being done on about 16 thousand hectares in Bilaspur in Raigad. Dragonfoot in 300 hectares in Rajnandgaon, Durg and Raigad, Lychee in around 5500 hectares in Surguja, Surajpur and Jashpur and Nashpatti in 2000 hectares are being produced.
Cashew is being cultivated on 30 thousand hectares in Raigad, Jagdalpur and Kondagaon and papaya of Taiwan species in 15 thousand hectares in Mahasamund, Kabirdham, Bilaspur and Balrampur. Arabic and jimicand are being cultivated on 350 hectares in Kabirdham and ginger in 7500 hectares in Raigad, Surguja, Kondagaon district. In view of the increasing demand for flowers in the state, its commercial production is being promoted in many districts. Flower cultivation is being done in abundance in Mahasamund, Raipur, Durg, Kondagaon, Bilaspur, Korba and Balrampur. Flower production is being done in 14 thousand hectares in the state.
The increase in agricultural acreage and number of farmers in the state is a testimony to the fact that a new phase of prosperity has started in the lives of the farmers of the state due to the farmer-friendly policies and programs of the state government, which will continue to move forward in a new form. Used to be. The way Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel is working to promote farming and improve the economic condition of farmers, it is a solid foundation for the coming generation. Development of Suraji village scheme Narva, Garuva, Ghurwa Bari of the state government has boosted self-reliance and economic activities in the village. Production of green fodder, vegetable cultivation by the women’s group, planting of fruitful plants and production of organic manure as well as other income generating activities, along with the system of conservation and promotion of animals in about 6400 Gothans of the state being done.
The Godhan Nyaya Yojana is unique in itself, starting from the Hareli festival on July 20, 2020 in the state of Chhattisgarh. The state of Chhattisgarh is the only state in the world to buy cow dung for 2 rupees from the villagers, farmers and go-palko. Through this scheme, the Chhattisgarh government has made a meaningful effort to provide direct benefits to the villagers and cow farmers by ensuring the system of cow dung purchase, while on the other hand, organic farming has been promoted in the state of Chhattisgarh by producing organic fertilizer on a large scale. Initiative to give. The establishment of Mahatma Gandhi Horticulture and Forestry University is another step in the direction of the farmer friendly policies of the State Government and the prosperity of the farmers of Chhattisgarh State.
