New Centers of Excellence Under MIDH

March 13, 2023

Under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), Centers of Excellence (CoEs) are being established in various States through Bilateral Cooperation or Research Institutes.
These CoEs serve as demonstration and training centres for the latest technologies in the field of horticulture.
3 CoEs that have been approved include:
- CoE for Kamlam (Dragon Fruit) at Bengaluru, Karnataka
- CoE for Mango and Vegetables at Jajpur, Odisha
- CoE for Vegetables and Flowers at Ponda, Goa
MIDH is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the holistic growth of the horticulture sector covering fruits, vegetables and other areas.
Under MIDH, the Government contributes 60% of the total outlay for developmental programmes in all the states (except Northeastern and Himalayan states where GOI contributes 90%) & 40% is contributed by State governments.
Implementing agency -National Horticulture Board, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare