India launches national horticulture cluster development programme
What happened
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Horticulture Board's Cluster Development Programme, a nationwide initiative covering 12 clusters to strengthen agricultural infrastructure and improve market access. The program is expected to benefit over 1.3 lakh farmers. For the Nashik Peri-Urban Vegetable Cluster, Nashik Investment Prime Fresh Limited was appointed implementing agency, involving an estimated investment of Rs 124 crore.
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Why it matters
The initiative aims to increase farmers' incomes by establishing advanced agricultural infrastructure, including integrated packhouses, 14 farm-gate packhouses, and significant cold-storage capacity. This investment in processing and value addition is designed to improve the efficiency of the horticultural supply chain.
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Who's involved
- Narendra ModiLaunched the national horticulture cluster development programme
- GujaratHosted the launch of the national horticulture cluster development programme
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- MaharashtraSpeculative
Maharashtra could see improved core agricultural infrastructure due to the Rs 124 crore investment in the Nashik cluster.
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The entities involved
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Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India since 2014