Vol. 10, Special Issue 1, Part M (2026)

The present study was conducted to analyze the various dimensions contributing on better Livelihood Security of pomegranate growers under National Horticulture Mission (NHM). In case of statement wise food security level of pomegranate growers towards NHM programmes the statements like ‘Quantity of the food items out of NHM benefits consumed by the household members was insufficient for physiological needs’’ stands Rank 1. In case of statement wise economic security level of overall pomegranate growers towards NHM programmes the statements like ‘My NHM based orchard condition assures higher income generation through marketing of pomegranate produces in different seasons’ stands Rank 1. In case of statement wise health security level of overall pomegranate growers towards NHM programmes the statements like ‘NHM helps me to avail clean drinking water to my family and reduce the incidence of water borne diseases’ stands Rank 1. In case of statement wise social security level of overall pomegranate growers towards NHM programmes the statements like ‘The level of my diversified farming condition ensures employment to my family members round the year’ stands Rank 1. In case of statement wise ecological and environmental security level of overall pomegranate growers towards NHM programmes the statements like ‘NHM has recognized the importance of organic farming, organic manures and natural plant protection materials to improve the soil fertility and texture’ stands Rank 1. In case of statement wise psychological security level of overall pomegranate growers towards NHM programmes the statements like ‘NHM schemes and facilities have increased confidence in availing and repaying loans to the financial institutions’ given Rank 1. In case of statement wise physical security level of overall pomegranate growers towards NHM programmes the statements like ‘The land and farm-resources owned by me after NHM provides the greatest prestige in the society’ stands Rank 1. In case of statement wise educational security level of overall pomegranate growers towards NHM programmes the statements like ‘It provides better instructional materials and extending tuition facility’ stands Rank 1. The findings highlighted the importance of improving livelihood security dimensions and outreach efforts for to increase their participation and get benefit from NHM and improve their economic performance for better scheme implementation and spread of positive impact of the NHM.