The Horticultural Growth rate in Assam contributes in large towards overall of growth of Agriculture in the state. During 2014-15 the Growth rate of Horticulture in the state is increased to 7.6 % over 6.6 % in 2013-14. Important Links: Present Scenario of Horticulture in Assam.

Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH): About: MIDH is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the holistic growth of the horticulture sector covering fruits, vegetables, root & tuber crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, cocoa and bamboo.

The candidates must complete 10+2 in Science background with Biology as a compulsory subject to be eligible for the BSc Horticulture Science course. The minimum required percentage varies from college to college, but the candidates must score above 50% aggregate marks in class 12 boards to be eligible for this course.

Soil and climate are the important natural factors. Favorable combination of its, is essential for the production of Horticultural Crops. Little Human control is possible over unfavorable climatic and soil condition. All fruits and vegetables cannot be grown in all types of soil and climate.

Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development which was established on 1st April, 1966 is a subordinate office under Horticulture Division of Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented from 2014-15 for holistic development of horticulture in the country, covering fruits, vegetables, root and tuber crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashewand cocoa.

The state government of Assam has launched a new Zero Interest Crop Loan Scheme 2023 for the farmers in budget. In this scheme, the state govt. will provide 100% interest subsidy on agricultural loans for short term crops.

Horticultural land means any tract of land, including all income-producing improvements, of at least five (5) contiguous acres in area commercially used for the cultivation of a garden, orchard, or the raising of fruits or nuts, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants.

Based on the type of crops produced and how the plants are used, the horticulture industry can be divided into three major areas. They are floriculture, olericulture, pomology and post-harvest technology.

This has placed India among the foremost countries in horticulture production, just behind China. As per National Horticulture Database 2014, during 2013-14, India's contribution in the world production of fruits & vegetables was 13.6 % & 14% respectively.