Statesman News Service
MALDA, Jan. 31. — The National Horticulture Mission has reportedly sanctioned Rs 4.83 crore for Malda district with a view to develop and rejuvenate mango, litchi and vegetable cultivation in the region, officials informed today, while preparing for the release of notifications to the people urging them to join the project by submitting applications to the newly formed committee by 9 February. Officials said the district committee led by the sabhadhipati of the Malda zilla parishad would hold its meeting on 14 February to expedite the implementation of the project, before the Assembly election. In order to ensure the supply of good quality plants the state government has agreed to allot another Rs 1.5 lakh for every 20 new nursery to be built in the district, it was informed. The new orchards owners in the Malda district will reportedly receive financial aid from the NHM and the department has targeted the allotment of nearly 400 hectares of land for the orchards. The owners of new mango orchards can avail financial assistance up to Rs 90,000 covering four hectare of lands, under the new project. Similarly, another project for the rejuvenation and replacement of fennel plantation (replacement of old trees) will be introduced, with a motive towards introducing a new trend in mango and litchi cultivation here. The National Horticulture Mission would also provide financial assistance of Rs 1000 per hector, targeting organic farming using bio-fertilisers and pesticides. The NHM has allotted funds for setting up at least 80 such units for vermin culture. Besides, the NHM has allotted funds for setting up a plant health clinic as well, that would look into the treatment of plant diseases, construction of multipurpose cold storages, pack houses, buying cool chain vans and collection and gradation centres for fruits and vegetable export, including the renovation of rural markets.
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