Archive · 22 Jun 2025
Vizianagaram Launches Fruit Garden Initiative for Farmers
Imagine the government wants to help farmers grow more fruits and flowers in Vizianagaram!
They have a special program where farmers can get money to start their own gardens.
The government will help pay for everything for the first few years.
Farmers who own small amounts of land are especially encouraged to join.
They can pick from many different fruits and flowers, like mangoes and roses.
The goal is to have lots of new gardens growing soon!
Vizianagaram district launched a fruit and flower garden initiative.
The initiative aims to boost horticultural development under the Employment Guarantee Scheme.
Eligible farmers, especially SC, ST, and small/marginal farmers, are targeted.
The scheme offers financial support for 23 fruit varieties and two flower types.
The district plans to cultivate horticultural crops across 2,500 acres by 2025–26.
- Who
- The Vizianagaram district administration, especially targeting SC, ST, and small/marginal farmers.
- What
- Launching a fruit and flower garden cultivation initiative.
- When
- The district has set a target of cultivating horticultural crops across 2,500 acres in the financial year 2025–26.
- Where
- Vizianagaram district.
- Why
- To boost horticultural development.
- District
- Vizianagaram
- Scheme
- Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Guarantee Scheme
- Targeted Farmers
- SC, ST, and small/marginal farmers
- Financial Support
- 100% for the first 2–3 years
- Crops Included
- 23 fruit varieties and 2 flower types
- Land Target (2025-26)
- 2,500 acres