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a low level of shade (13% to 30%). The GSM of these nets varies from 60 to 100. These nets are
flexible, light, strong and easy to spread, and can be placed on simple support structures.
Norms of Assistance for programmes under NHM
The XIth plan provides assistance in the hail prone states (like Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal, Uttar
Pradesh and any other state which faces similar problem) for procuring anti-hail nets. Grant from the
Govt. of 50% of the cost of anti-hail nets up to Rs. 500 / tree subject to a maximum of 50 trees per
beneficiary is provided. Grant from the Govt. of 50% of the cost of bird-protection nets @ Rs. 2,000 /
hectare subject to a maximum of 1 hectare per beneficiary is provided.
Consumption of anti-hail / bird protection nets as per NHM
The usage for anti-hail nets has been inconsistent across states over the last 5 years. In 2002-03,
10,750 trees were covered under anti-hail nets in the North-Eastern states, Uttaranchal & Himachal
Pradesh. The usage dropped in 2003-04 and 2004-05 as the usage in Sikkim and Manipur reduced. In
2005-06, 12,030 trees were covered under anti-hail nets in Uttaranchal, Sikkim & Himachal Pradesh.
In Meghalaya, 4,994 trees were covered under anti-hail nets in 2006-07. In 2007-08, over 20,875 trees
were targeted under anti-hail nets and 109 hectare under bird-protection nets in Himachal Pradesh and
Uttaranchal. In 2008-09, over 26,751 trees are targeted under anti-hail nets and 131 hectare under
bird-protection nets in Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal. Hence, the anti-hail nets usage has grown
at a CAGR of around 15%.
NHM has included anti-hail nets / bird protection nets under Protective cultivation along with
greenhouses, mulching and shade-nets. In the XIth plan, investments for anti-hail nets and bird-
protection nets additional coverage have been targeted as 4,000 hectare.
Market size of anti-hail nets / bird protection nets and future forecast
The market size of Anti-hail nets has been estimated as given below:-
Anti-hail nets usage in India
Existing penetration Over 50,000 trees
Life of Anti-hail nets 7 to 8 years
Annual Anti-hail nets usage targeted as 20,000 trees (at around 200 trees per
per state action plans (adjusted) hectare)
Average price Rs 32 per sqm
Average GSM of Anti-hail nets Around 100 GSM
Total Anti-hail nets Rs 3 crore approx
Around 100 MT
Source: Industry survey, NCPAH, National Technology Mission for North Eastern states, Report of the Working
Group on Horticulture, Plantation Crops and Organic Farming for the XI Five Year Plan (2007-12), IMaCS
Analysis