National Horticulture Board

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The National Horticulture Board
राष्ट्रीय बागवानी बोर्ड
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Parent Agency - Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer's Welfare
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National Horticulture Board
Agency overview
Formed30 April 1984
Jurisdiction Union Government of India
Headquarters Gurugram, Haryana
Employees23 [1]
Annual budget643 million (US$7.7 million) [2]
Agency executive
  • S.P. Mukerji, Chairperson
Website www.nhb.gov.in

The National Horticulture Board (NHB) of India is an organization under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, [3] It serves as to encourage horticulture, aiding farmers, and increasing crop productivity and profitability in India. [4]

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History

It was established in 1984, as an autonomous society under the Societies Registration Act 1860. [5] to address the importance of horticulture in India's agriculture. [6] Established to advance horticultural development, spanning production, post-harvest management, and marketing. [7]

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References

  1. https://nhb.gov.in/NHB/ContactUsUploadedFile.aspx?enc=rbn2abWRSK+deb9ZPkQlhvpas5n41jvTfzjxUBGHdH8=
  2. https://www.nhb.gov.in/pdf/Final202122.pdf
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  5. https://www.mofpi.gov.in/sites/default/files/NHB-English-for-Web.pdf
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