It is acknowledged that the horticulture industry has the ability to increase agricultural revenue, ensure livelihood security, and generate foreign exchange. To realise the sector's potential, however, targeted policy changes are required. The report assesses the development opportunities and analyses the trends in India's horticultural industry. the taking in of a few fruits and vegetables has increased between 1993–1994 and 2011–12 at a rate of 18–23% and 10–20%, respectively, in rural areas 12, however the amount ingested is below the advised nutritional requirements. Fruits and vegetables alone accounted for 19.2% of agriculture's 3.56 percent overall growth rate between 2000 and 2011. In terms of both absolute value and share, the proportion of high-value crops in the agricultural sector's production is likewise rising. About 37% of all agricultural goods are exported through the horticultural sector, and there has been a consistent upward trend in these exports. There are significant differences in growth performance amongst states. The sector's top priorities are increasing productivity through R&D, increasing the proportion of products with added value, geographically diversifying exports, and improving infrastructure, notably cold storage and rural roads. It is necessary to improve public sector research by taking into account the limitations of small holdings, who are the primary producers.

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Keywords: Value Addition, Horticulture Growth, Smallholder, Factor Productivity, Diversification.