Consider the following statements regarding Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH):1. It aims to promote holistic development of Horticulture sector (excluding bamboo & coconut).2. It is a Central Sector Scheme.Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme which was started from 2014-15 comprising of following sub-schemes and areas of operation –

National Horticulture Mission: to promote holistic growth of horticulture sector through an area based regionally differentiated strategies
Horticulture Mission for North East & Himalayan States: It is a technology mission which focuses on production of quality planting material, organic farming, efficient water management etc.
Promote, develop and disseminate technologies and generate employment opportunities.
National Horticulture Board is implementing various schemes under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) in all States and UTs.

Coconut Development Board is implementing various schemes under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) in all Coconut growing states in the country.
Central Institute for Horticulture, Nagaland for providing technical back stopping through capacity building and training of farmers and Field functionaries in the North Eastern Region.

It aims to promote holistic development of Horticulture sector (including bamboo & coconut).

Source: PIB