Volume : III, Issue : V, May - 2014

Performance of Horticulture sector in India

Kappa Kondal

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 India is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world. During the 2011–12, its Contribution in the world production of fruits and vegetables was 11.84% and 13.36% respectively. The main objectives  of this paper are to analyze the performance of horticulture sector in India and to identify the impact factors on horticulture exports/ imports in India. To fulfill the objectives of the study, the secondary source data were collected from various sources namely Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCI& S), National Horticulture Board (NHB) and State Horticulture Mission,  books, journals, etc. In this study, percentages, annual growth rate, Coefficient of Correlation and Regression analysis employed.  The period of analysis ranged from 2001–02 to 2010–2011. The major finding of the study; The percentage of horticulture exports  increased in total agriculture exports from 2001–02 to 2009–10. Data analysis revealed that there is a positive and significant impact  of horticulture production and exchange rate on horticulture exports and imports in India. There is a positive significant relation  between horticulture exports, imports and Total agriculture exports, import. There is positive relation between horticulture exports,  imports and Total national exports, imports. However, the good performance of horticulture sector contributed positively to agriculture development in India.

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Kappa Kondal Performance of Horticulture sector in India International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 3, Issue : 5 MAY 2014

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