The key areas identified under horticulture are: -

a) Emphasis on knowledge inputs:

• This includes training programmes, field visits, distribution of literature. Use of I.T for rapid spread of knowledge

b) Focused adoption of Modern technologies like:

• Tissue culture plants
• Hybrid Seeds
• Irrigation systems
• Green Houses etc

c) Evolve sustainable farming practices.

• Micro Irrigation systems.
• Organic farming.
• Vermicomposting.
• Use of Bio pesticides
• Multistoried cropping

d) Emphasis on Post Production Technologies:

• Post Harvest facilities
• Value Addition
• Processing facilities
• Infrastructure – Creation

e) Emphasis on Marketing:

• Market based horticulture
• Explore new markets.

A.P. - PMCCI-KEY TO ACTION PLAN

• Perspective Plan
• Market based production
• Crop Specific
• Compact blocks
• Infrastructure development