Tamilnadu, February 2013 - National Horticulture Mission

Among the fruits crops mango constitutes 65% of area under fruitcrops. Many improved varieties are being introduced in the district throughNHM scheme.In the district almost all the vegetables are grown., Brinjal, Bhendi,Tomato, Onion, Greens, Yam, Colocosia, Tapioca, gourds, beans etc are themajor crops in terms of coverage of area and production.Among spices, Turmeric, Chillies & Tamarind occupies major areagiving scope for setting up of agro – processing units.Flowers are largely grown in the district. Jasmine kinds, Crossandre,Tuberoses & Roses are popular among flowers. More than 85% of the areaunder flowers is accounted for by jasmine. Out of 17097 tons of flowersproduced in the district more than 50% are sold in other states andmetropolis.b) Implementation of NHM Scheme in Vellore DistrictNHM scheme is being implemented in Vellore district since 2007-08,the focus crops being Mango, banana, aonla, turmeric, chillies and flowers.On an average about Rs. 2.0 to 2.5 crore is being spent under NHM inVellore district. Details of release and expenditure is given in the followingTable 1.7