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@article{185590,
        author = {DR. VIJAY KUMAR SHARMA and DR. PAWAN KUMAR THAKUR and ANJALI BALA},
        title = {EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE MISSION FOR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF HORTICULTURE (MIDH) IN PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE AND CLIMATE-RESILIENT HORTICULTURE IN KULLU DISTRICT, HIMACHAL PRADESH},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {2109-2117},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185590},
        abstract = {This study examines the implementation and outcomes of the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, with a focus on Anni, Nirmand, and Naggar blocks. Based on primary data from 83 farmers and supporting secondary sources, the research evaluates the scheme’s role in enhancing crop diversification, income, employment, and climate resilience. Findings show moderate gains in horticultural productivity, income, and labour generation, particularly in Naggar. However, challenges persist, including subsidy delays, limited awareness, weak extension services, and poor access to post-harvest infrastructure. Women’s involvement was high in on-farm activities but minimal in training, decision-making, and institutional participation. While sustainable practices were widely reported, adoption of climate-resilient technologies remained low. The study concludes that MIDH holds potential for inclusive horticultural development but requires timely subsidy disbursement, stronger awareness campaigns, improved extension services, and targeted support for women, youth, and small farmers. Strengthening grassroots delivery and promoting climate-smart practices will be essential for ensuring long-term resilience and equity in Himalayan horticulture.},
        keywords = {Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), Horticultural productivity, Crop diversification, Climate resilience, Rural livelihoods, post-harvest infrastructure, Small and marginal farmers, Women’s participation, Extension services, Sustainable agriculture},
        month = {October},
        }