The estimated production of vegetables and fruits has shown an increase in the year 2010-11 as compared to 2009-10. The production figures are given below:
Production (thousand MT)
| Horticulture commodity | 2009-10 | 2010-11 (Estimated) |
| Vegetables | 133545 | 141350 |
| Fruits | 72282 | 75770 |
During 2008-09, 0.69% of total production of fruits and 1.69% of total vegetable production was exported.
The Ministry of Agriculture is implementing two Centrally Sponsored Schemes, viz., (i) Horticulture Mission for North-East and Himalayan States (HMNEH) and (ii) National Horticulture Mission (NHM) for the holistic development of horticulture crops.
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