For the implementation of the horticulture development
programmes and activities, the State has been divided into
two zones namely the North Zone and South Zone.
The Director of Horticulture directly controls the
horticulture development activities in the South Zone of the
State which comprises of the Bilaspur, Kinnaur, Mandi,
Shimla, Sirmaur and Solan districts. Project Director
(Mushrooms) at Chambaghat, Solan and the Joint Director of
Horticulture (Hqrs) Shimla look after the Mushroom
Development and Fruit Processing activities, respectively
under the control of the Director of Horticulture.
The Additional Director of Horticulture posted at
Dharamshala, District Kangra, supervises the horticulture
development activities in the North Zone of the State which
comprises of the Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Lahaul &
Spiti and Una districts, under the overall control of the
Director of Horticulture.
Deputy Directors of Horticulture have been posted in the each district to
implement and co-ordinate all the horticulture activities in their respective
districts. They are assisted by District Horticulture Officer in extension and
input supply and Subject Matter Specialists in the field of orchards and
nurseries, plant protection, floriculture and marketing, depending upon the
scope of activities in the concerned district.
Horticulture Development Officers have been provided at each Development Block
Horticulture Centre for implementation of the Horticulture Development Schemes
and providing extension services to the fruit growers. They are assisted by
Horticulture Extension Officers provided in each Horticulture Extension Circle
who are the grass root functionaries of the Department.
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