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@article{191043,
        author = {Riddhiba B. Sarvaiya},
        title = {A Study of the Growth of India's Horticulture and Floriculture Sector and its Regional Disparities},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {},
        volume = {12},
        number = {no},
        pages = {684-690},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191043},
        abstract = {This research paper analyzes the developmental trends within India’s horticulture and floriculture sectors over the last six years, specifically from 2018-19 to 2023-24. While the agricultural sector remains a vital contributor to the Indian economy, there has been a significant shift from traditional crops toward horticultural crops in the pursuit of modern growth. Utilizing secondary data, this study examines changes in the production of loose and cut flowers, fruits, vegetables, spices, and honey across various states. The study indicates that states such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh lead in flower cultivation, while West Bengal dominates the production of cut flowers. Findings reveal that the total area dedicated to horticultural crops has expanded from 25,737 thousand hectares to 28,984 thousand hectares. However, this growth is not uniform at the regional level. The research emphasizes the importance of modern technology, cold chain management, and policy reforms to enhance productivity in the horticulture sector. Ultimately, it clarifies the role of horticulture in achieving the goal of doubling farmers' income through agricultural diversification.
This research paper analyzes the developmental trends within India’s horticulture and floriculture sectors over the last six years, specifically from 2018-19 to 2023-24. While the agricultural sector remains a vital contributor to the Indian economy, there has been a significant shift from traditional crops toward horticultural crops in the pursuit of modern growth. Utilizing secondary data, this study examines changes in the production of loose and cut flowers, fruits, vegetables, spices, and honey across various states. The study indicates that states such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh lead in flower cultivation, while West Bengal dominates the production of cut flowers. Findings reveal that the total area dedicated to horticultural crops has expanded from 25,737 thousand hectares to 28,984 thousand hectares. However, this growth is not uniform at the regional level. The research emphasizes the importance of modern technology, cold chain management, and policy reforms to enhance productivity in the horticulture sector. Ultimately, it clarifies the role of horticulture in achieving the goal of doubling farmers' income through agricultural diversification.},
        keywords = {Horticulture, Floriculture, Development, Productivity, Cold chain},
        month = {},
        }