HORTICULTURE IN TELANGANA
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2017
HORTICULTURE IN TELANGANA
Vegetable production plan based on market arrivals of last five years , for availability of vegetables round the year . Transfer of technology and ensuring adoption of technology by farmer . Strengthening of Vegetable Value chain creating Marketing linkages in 3 districts i . e . Mahbubnagar , Medak & Ranga Reddy which are main feeders of Hyderabad Market .
Enhancement of production & productivity by adopting best innovative practices Micro Irrigation Project ( MIP ), a unique and comprehensive project , launched in November 2003 with an objective of enhancing the crop productivity by improving the water use efficiency , Fertilizer , Labour efficiency etc ., through Micro Irrigation Systems . So far in Telangana 5.01 lakh of farmers covered with an area of 4.79 lakh ha by utilizing Rs . 2074.72 crores up to 2013-14 .
Presently 10.06 lakh ha potential area is available for micro irrigation in Telangana State . During the year 2014-15 Micro Irrigation programme was implemented with 55,630 ha ( Drip-39,700 ha , Sprinkler – 15,930 ha ) in state .
In an interview with the Commissioner of Horticulture Sri Venkatarami Reddy says that the horticulture department of Telangana is progressing in achievement of green belt in Telangana . It is the vision of the Hon . Chief Minister Sri Chandrasekhar Rao with the project of Haritha Haaram to covert Telangana to a green rich state . The department is encouraging citizens ’ participation in improving the green cover which will serve several purposes . One , is that growing vegetables on the rooftop , balcony or backyard garden will help meet the demand in the city with the additional advantage of people getting organic vegetables at a much lesser cost than in the market .”. Sri Venkatarami Reddy further adds “ at least 15000 acres of land is brought under horticulture every year , where nearly 60 lakh saplings of fruit bearing plants such as Mango , guava , citrus fruits , pomegranate , pears etc . are being planted . Sericulture gardening , flower gardening is also promoted as this helps the farmers to have a sustainable living and helps in creating a good oxygenated environment .” Presently the oxygen cover is comparatively less in Hyderabad . Considering the fact the Horticulture department is encouraging citizen to grow gardens , plants in and around buildings , vertical gardens , roof top gardens which will promote greenery as well as oxygen levels in the air , giving more lung space for pure air . Presently there are 10 lakh acres under the horticulture cover of all types of plants such as fruit bearing , vegetable and flowers etc . Vacant lands have adopted to develope agro forestry with plants such as palm trees , Indian date ( eeta chettu ) neem , eucalyptus , mulberry , etc . The Horticulture department is working in association with NREGA , Haritha Haaram projects in building the green cover of the state ” Plans for 2017 “ The Horticulture Department has raised 50 lakh seed saplings in 20 nursery under the department . The department is planning to utilize the seed saplings of various plants , this year2017 and also developing public gardens in Twin cities , in the state , is the second target of the department to increase lung space and beautification in the state .” concluded sri Venkatarami Reddy .