Horticulture education has become a critical pillar of Indian agricultural development strategy due to its contribution to income enhancement, nutritional security and employment generation. The increasing emphasis on high-value crops, protected cultivation and precision technologies has necessitated a reorientation of horticulture education toward skill-based and research-driven approaches. This review examines the scope and evolution of horticulture education in India with special reference to Bihar, highlighting recent policy reforms under the Sixth Deans’ Committee of ICAR and the National Education Policy (NEP-2020). Special emphasis is given to the role of Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Sabour, and Nalanda College of Horticulture (NCOH), Noorsarai, particularly in emerging research areas such as aeroponic seed potato production and other high-demand horticultural research activities. The review underscores the need for strengthening institutional capacity, research orientation and industry linkages to realize the full potential of horticulture education.
Solankey et al. (Fri,) studied this question.