The Haryana Government has initiated a new facility to help farmers improve crop productivity and increase their income by providing healthy, high-quality vegetable seedlings through the Vegetable Excellence Centre at Gharaunda.
According to a spokesperson of the Horticulture Department, preparations have begun for raising seedlings of Rabi-season vegetable crops, including watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber, capsicum and other vine vegetables. Farmers can submit seeds of their preferred crops at the centre and get healthy seedlings prepared within the prescribed timeframe.
The initiative aims to give farmers access to quality planting material through a controlled, high-tech greenhouse facility, helping them strengthen crop management and improve the prospects of better yields. Once the seedling preparation work is completed in accordance with departmental guidelines, eligible subsidy amounts will be transferred directly into farmers’ bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
The high-tech greenhouse at the Gharaunda centre covers an area of 1,792 square metres. Since seedling production is subject to the available space and capacity, bookings will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Farmers seeking to avail themselves of the facility will need to submit their Aadhaar card, PAN card, bank passbook or cheque copy, Family ID, registration details under the Meri Fasal Mera Byora portal and passport-size photographs.
The department’s initiative is expected to encourage the adoption of improved horticultural practices, reduce dependence on unreliable planting material and provide farmers with an opportunity to diversify into vegetable cultivation. By combining high-quality seedlings with direct subsidy support, the government aims to strengthen horticulture as an additional source of income for the state’s farming community.
