Developing road map for north-eastern agro-climatic zones

There is immense potential for vertical and horizontal growth in horticulture sector in North Eastregion. At present horticultural crops account for only 18.60% of cultivated area. This share is highest in Sikkim followed by Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, Assam and Nagaland. Major challenges to be come across are Climate change due to rise in temperature, erratic precipitation and sea level rise, greenhouse gas emission, fragmented ecosystems, loss in biodiversity and trade and competitiveness. Developmental issues include ISO certification of organizations, MoU with nearby organizations, adoption of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and MeraGaonMeraGaurav programs. Researchable strategies on utilization of natural health, enhancing farmers income, efficient utilization of water and other resources, organic farming, development of human resources, marketing, technology dissemination and quality services to be addressed for the region.