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Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)

Subsidy for orchards, protected cultivation, nurseries, cold chain and post-harvest infrastructure in horticulture.

About this scheme

MIDH is a centrally sponsored scheme covering fruits, vegetables, root and tuber crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, cocoa and bamboo. Sub-schemes include the National Horticulture Mission, Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan States, National Horticulture Board, Coconut Development Board and the Central Institute for Horticulture, Nagaland. The Centre contributes 60% and states 40% (90:10 for North Eastern and Himalayan states). From 2022-23 MIDH is implemented as a component of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana - Krishonnati Yojana.

Benefits

  • 40-50% subsidy on area expansion for fruit orchards and perennial crops
  • 50% subsidy on protected cultivation such as poly houses, shade nets and green houses
  • 35-50% assistance for cold storage, pack houses, ripening chambers and refrigerated vans
  • Support for high-quality planting material and model nurseries
  • Assistance for beekeeping, mushroom units and organic horticulture

Who can apply

  • Individual farmers, groups of farmers, FPOs, cooperatives, SHGs
  • Entrepreneurs, companies and state government agencies for infrastructure components
  • Applicant must have ownership or long-term lease of the land
  • Component-wise ceilings on area and unit cost apply

Documents required

  • Aadhaar card
  • Land ownership or lease documents
  • Bank account details
  • Project proposal with cost estimates
  • Quotations and purchase bills
  • Category certificate where applicable

How to apply

  • 1Apply through the State Horticulture Mission portal or the district horticulture office
  • 2Submit project proposal, land documents and cost estimates
  • 3Pre-inspection and administrative approval by the state mission
  • 4Execute the work and submit completion documents
  • 5Joint inspection and release of subsidy through DBT

Important dates

Application window
As per annual state action plan; usually opens at the start of the financial year

Available in: All India

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