Published Online:August 2024
Product Name:The IUP Journal of Operations Management
Product Type:Article
Product Code:IJOM010824
Author Name:Vikas Kumar and Kulbhushan Chandel
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Subject/Domain:Management
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Pages:23
The study analyzes the impact of government policies and initiatives on enhancing the horticultural supply chain in Himachal Pradesh. The study also examines the influence of government measures on production patterns, distribution routes, and stakeholder viewpoints in the horticulture industry, which plays a crucial role in the state’s economy and people’s livelihoods. By employing a combination of research methods, including a review of existing literature, analysis of specific cases, and interviews with relevant stakeholders, the study has identified several important findings. Notably, successful models such as Integrated Horticulture Development Project (IHDP) and Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) have been identified. However, the study also reveals various challenges, including limitations in infrastructure, difficulties in accessing markets, and gaps in policies. The study discusses the consequences for policy and practice, highlighting the importance of specific measures to tackle infrastructural shortcomings, improve connections across markets, and foster equitable economic growth. In summary, the study highlights the need to use evidence-based approaches in policymaking and work together to enhance the horticultural supply chain and promote sustainable development in Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Pradesh, nestled in the Himalayan foothills, boasts a diverse agro-climatic environment conducive to cultivation of a wide array of horticultural crops. The horticulture industry is crucial to the state’s economy since it makes a considerable contribution to its agricultural production and provides livelihood options to a substantial section of its people (Kaushal et al., 2017).