Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 04 October 2025
Recognising the industrial potential of tropical lower flowers, the Department of Agriculture is putting particular emphasis on their promotion throughout the Islands. Officials highlighted that the area’s agro-climatic circumstances are extremely beneficial for cultivating flowers corresponding to Heliconia, Ginger Lily and Alpinea.
According to the Department, selling floriculture is not going to solely present regular revenue to farmers but in addition generate employment, enhance eco-agro tourism and encourage ladies empowerment by way of Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).
Under the National Horticulture Mission (NHM) scheme of the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), farmers are eligible for subsidies as much as 50%—capped at ₹62,500 per hectare—in two instalments of 60:40, for a most of two hectares on a pro-rata foundation.
Efforts are additionally underway to ascertain market linkages, connecting Island-grown flowers with each mainland markets and the tourism sector inside the Islands. The Department has urged farmers to undertake floriculture and faucet into the rising demand for tropical flowers whereas showcasing the Islands’ distinctive biodiversity on the nationwide stage.
To additional promote this initiative, an orientation programme will likely be held on 07 October 2025 on the Gram Panchayat, Beodnabad, aimed toward figuring out potential floriculture clusters. Farmers looking for extra particulars can strategy the closest Agriculture Sub-Depot workplace or contact the Kisan Call Centre at 03192-243434 / 1800-345-1145.
