There is a huge potential for horticulture in India.To promote the horticulture industry in India, the National Horticulture Board is planning a web foray, the board was also planning to launch a series of CD-ROMs featuring details of various horticulture products. The website is expected to be launched by October, as NHB director reported. The basic idea, of this is to ensure that product is made available at an affordable price. The board is expected to contribute about 50% of the cost of developing the CD-ROMs. With volume sales, it should be possible for the board to sell at a reasonable price. The board has already identified a private sector software player to provide the required infrastructural support, as released. The board’s focus is on information dissemination. The board is also planning to strengthen its existing branch network and focus on reducing wastage of horticulture products, as added. |
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