horticulture crops

Crop Science in India In India around 70% of the population earns its livelihood from agriculture. It fulfills the basic need of human beings and animals. It is an important source of raw material for many agro based industries. India’s geographical condition is unique for agriculture because it provides many favorable conditions. There are plain areas, fertile soil, long growing seasons and wide variation in climatic condition etc. Apart from unique geographical conditions, India has been consistently making innovative efforts by using science and technology to increase production.   SALIENT FEATURES OF INDIAN AGRICULTURE Mostly Subsistence Agriculture. Pressure of population ... Read more

CHHATTISGARH 76 kms of rly route to be electrified in chhattisgarh: railway minister   A total of 76 route kilometres have been identified for railway electrification in chhattisgarh, the union  railway ministry has informed in a press release. Notably , indian railways has prepared an action plan to electrify 38000 route kilometers in five years (2017-18 to 2021-22) for 100% electrification of its broad gauge (bg) rail routes in the country. Railway electrification projects are not confined to state boundaries. To achieve 100% electrification of broad gauge (bg) rail routes, pace of electrification has been increased from present average of ... Read more

  Current Status: Agriculture is counted as the chief economic occupation of the state. According to a government estimate, net sown area of the state is 4.828 million hectares and the gross sown area is 5.788 million hectares. About 80% of the population of the state is rural and the main livelihood of the villagers is agriculture and agriculture-based small industry.Horticulture and animal husbandry also engage a major share of the total population of the state. Chhattisgarh is also called the “rice bowl of central India” The majority of the farmers are still practicing the traditional methods of cultivation, resulting ... Read more