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Assam has emerged among the top States, particularly in expansion of area under plantation crops, in the horticulture sector.
The Impact Evaluation Report of Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan States (HMNEH) during Centre’s XI Plan (2007-08 to 2011-12), places Assam in the top in area expansion under plantation crops, like coconut by 43 per cent share among 11 States of North East and Himalayan States (Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Uttarakhand).
Similarly, in expansion of area under replacement/ rejuvenation of senile plantation, like orange, citrus, Assam is at the top with a share of 25 per cent, an official release said here today.
The State also topped the list in total additional area under horticulture crops since 2009-10, with a 13 per cent share among 11 North Eastern and Himalayan States.
Assam secured second position in expansion of aromatic plants-13 per cent and spices-16 per cent. In expansion of area under floriculture, fruits crops and medicinal plants, Assam got third position registering 12 per cent, 12 per cent and 10 per cent of share, respectively.
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