SHIVA project

June 12, 2023

The project and loan agreement of Himachal Pradesh Subtropical Horticulture, Irrigation and Value Addition (HP SHIVA) project has been signed between the Government of India, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the state government.
The Rs 1,292 crore project aims at boosting the cultivation of sub-tropical fruits like orange, guava, pomegranate, etc., in seven districts (Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, Solan, Sirmour and Una), thereby increasing the income of farm households.
The project is based on ‘Beej Se Bazaar Tak’ concept, linking all activities from pre-production to post harvest management, including value chain development and access to market. The project will expand climate-resilient sub-tropical horticulture plantation area along with assured irrigation and market access through value chain development.
The project aims at improving the livelihood of at least 15,000 farm households (around 90,000 direct beneficiaries in these households).