Problems of Horticulture Development in East Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh

Abstract: Horticulture has emerged as one of the most dynamic sectors of agricultural development in India, particularly in the northeastern region, where ecological diversity and varied climatic conditions favour the cultivation of a wide range of fruits, vegetables, spices, and plantation crops. Arunachal Pradesh possesses immense potential for horticultural expansion owing to its fertile soils, abundant rainfall, and varied altitudinal zones. Among its districts, East Siang District is particularly suitable for horticultural development due to its agro-climatic advantages and agrarian tribal economy. Despite these favourable conditions, the district continues to face several structural, technological, institutional, and infrastructural challenges that limit commercial horticultural growth. The present study analyses the major problems and prospects associated with horticultural development in East Siang District. Based on secondary data, field observations, and a critical review of existing literature, the findings reveal that horticultural growth in the district is constrained by poor cultivation practices, limited scientific knowledge, absence of quality planting materials, inadequate irrigation, pest infestations, transportation bottlenecks, weak marketing networks, labour scarcity, limited banking access, and a complete absence of cold storage infrastructure. At the same time, the district demonstrates significant potential owing to favourable agro-climatic conditions, growing farmer awareness, improving market connectivity, and governmental initiatives promoting horticulture in northeastern India. The paper recommends integrated policy interventions covering extension services, cold storage infrastructure, institutional credit, market reforms, and transportation development as prerequisites for sustainable horticultural growth in the region. Keywords: horticulture, East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh, tribal economy, agricultural development, agro-climatic conditions, rural livelihood, post-harvest management, market infrastructure. Title: Problems of Horticulture Development in East Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh Author: MONSHI TAYENG International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 14, Issue 2, April 2026 - June 2026 Page No: 298-306 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 29-May-2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20444197 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/problems-of-horticulture-development-in-east-siang-district-of-arunachal-pradesh