India - Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Development Project

Overview & Synopsis

Ratings of Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Development Project for India were as follows: outcome was satisfactory, Bank performance was satisfactory, and monitoring and evaluation quality was substantial. Some of the lessons learned include: Align Project Duration with intensity of innovation and geographical limitations; Assess the markets and simplify procedures at project level during project preparation; Plant certification and labelling; Provide an integrated support package to the end beneficiary; Leverage Private Sector and plan for access to finance; Involve the right partners and institutions at the onset; and the horticulture projects must prioritize irrigation, and consulting farmers to gauge their needs and interests is crucial to plan this investment.