Sarkari Yojana

Mission on Integrated Development of Horticulture- NHM and HMNEH

Quick Summary: MIDH funds the horticulture sector end-to-end, from planting material and irrigation to mechanisation, post-harvest infrastructure, and market development, with the Centre covering 60-90% of costs depending on the state. Farmers, FPOs, SHGs, cooperatives, and other entities can access component-specific subsidies covering everything from nurseries to cold storage.

About Mission on Integrated Development of Horticulture- NHM and HMNEH

The Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme run by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, for the all-round growth of the horticulture sector — supporting production, productivity gains, quality planting material, post-harvest management, processing, marketing, skill development, and infrastructure creation. It spans fruits, vegetables, root and tuber crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers, medicinal and aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, cocoa, bamboo, and other horticultural crops. The Centre funds 60% of programme cost and States 40%, except for North Eastern and Himalayan States, where the split is 90:10. MIDH promotes cluster-based development, modern technology adoption, organic farming, horticulture mechanisation, protected cultivation, market infrastructure, and cold-chain development to raise farmers’ incomes and nutritional security.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Implementing Agency

State/UT Horticulture Department

Eligible Entity

Business Entity, Individual

Launch / Open Date

01 Jan 2014

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Mission on Integrated Development of Horticulture- NHM and HMNEH, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

The scheme offers assistance under its various components to the following kinds of beneficiaries:

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Farmers applying individually

Farmers applying individually

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Farmer-Producer Organizations (FPOs)

Farmer-Producer Organizations (FPOs)

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Farmer Interest Groups (FIGs)

Farmer Interest Groups (FIGs)

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Self-Help Groups (SHGs)

Self-Help Groups (SHGs)

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Societies registered as cooperatives

Societies registered as cooperatives

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Firms run as partnerships

Firms run as partnerships

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Firms run as proprietorships

Firms run as proprietorships

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Companies

Companies

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Corporations

Corporations

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Bodies of local government

Bodies of local government

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Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs)

Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs)

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Entities of the State Government (for eligible components)

Entities of the State Government (for eligible components)

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Mission on Integrated Development of Horticulture- NHM and HMNEH provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Production and Productivity Improvement:

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Assistance to adopt improved technologies and quality planting…

Assistance to adopt improved technologies and quality planting material.

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Support for expanding area under improved horticulture crop…

Support for expanding area under improved horticulture crop varieties.

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Support for rejuvenating and replacing old, unproductive plantations

Support for rejuvenating and replacing old, unproductive plantations. Quality Planting Material:

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Assistance for setting up and upgrading nurseries

Assistance for setting up and upgrading nurseries.

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Support for producing and distributing quality seeds and…

Support for producing and distributing quality seeds and planting material.

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Support for Tissue Culture Units and accredited nurseries

Support for Tissue Culture Units and accredited nurseries. Clean Plant Programme:

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Ensuring disease-free and pathogen-free planting material is available

Ensuring disease-free and pathogen-free planting material is available.

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Improving traceability and certification across the planting material…

Improving traceability and certification across the planting material supply chain. Establishment of New Gardens:

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Assistance to bring additional area under horticulture crops…

Assistance to bring additional area under horticulture crops using certified planting material.

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Support for high-yielding varieties and cluster-based cultivation

Support for high-yielding varieties and cluster-based cultivation. Mushroom Production:

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Assistance for mushroom production units

Assistance for mushroom production units.

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Support for spawn production and compost-making units

Support for spawn production and compost-making units. Water Resource Development:

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Assistance for community tanks, farm ponds, reservoirs, tube…

Assistance for community tanks, farm ponds, reservoirs, tube wells, and dug wells.

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Support for water storage structures lined with plastic…

Support for water storage structures lined with plastic or Reinforced Cement Concrete. Protected Cultivation:

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Assistance for greenhouses, shade net houses, plastic tunnels,…

Assistance for greenhouses, shade net houses, plastic tunnels, rain shelters, mulching, anti-bird nets, and anti-hail nets.

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Support for hydroponics, aeroponics, solar fencing, weed mats,…

Support for hydroponics, aeroponics, solar fencing, weed mats, and automation systems. Organic Farming:

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Additional assistance per Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana norms

Additional assistance per Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana norms.

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Support available for up to 4 hectares per…

Support available for up to 4 hectares per beneficiary over 3 years.

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Assistance for certification and on-farm input generation

Assistance for certification and on-farm input generation.

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Integrated Nutrient Management and Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Nutrient Management and Integrated Pest Management

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Assistance for bio-fertilizers and pest management practices

Assistance for bio-fertilizers and pest management practices.

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Support for setting up Plant Health Clinics

Support for setting up Plant Health Clinics. Human Resource Development:

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Training for farmers, entrepreneurs, gardeners, supervisors, field workers,…

Training for farmers, entrepreneurs, gardeners, supervisors, field workers, and officials.

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Residential training programmes and skill development initiatives

Residential training programmes and skill development initiatives. Pollination Support Through Bee-Keeping:

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Assistance for bee colonies, bee breeding, bee-keeping equipment,…

Assistance for bee colonies, bee breeding, bee-keeping equipment, and nucleus stock development. Horticulture Mechanization:

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Assistance to procure power-operated machines and tools

Assistance to procure power-operated machines and tools.

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Support for farmer groups, Self-Help Groups, and women…

Support for farmer groups, Self-Help Groups, and women farmer groups. Technology Demonstrations:

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Assistance covering up to 75% of the cost…

Assistance covering up to 75% of the cost for farmer participatory demonstrations.

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Front Line Demonstrations at public institutions can get…

Front Line Demonstrations at public institutions can get up to 100% assistance, capped at ₹25,00,000/- per project. Post-Harvest Management:

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Assistance for pack houses, cold storage, ripening chambers,…

Assistance for pack houses, cold storage, ripening chambers, refrigerated transport, grading and packing facilities, processing units, and integrated supply chains.

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Support for entrepreneur-driven and farmer group-led projects

Support for entrepreneur-driven and farmer group-led projects. Market Infrastructure:

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Assistance for retail markets, mobile vending carts, outlets,…

Assistance for retail markets, mobile vending carts, outlets, and cool chambers.

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Support for marketing horticulture produce

Support for marketing horticulture produce. Processing and Value Addition:

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Assistance for primary processing units and food processing…

Assistance for primary processing units and food processing units. Product Promotion and Market Development:

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Support for promoting and developing markets for horticultural…

Support for promoting and developing markets for horticultural products.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Aadhaar Card

Aadhaar Card

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Identity proof

Identity proof

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Address proof

Address proof

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Bank account details

Bank account details

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Land ownership documents / Patta documents

Land ownership documents / Patta documents

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Land record extract

Land record extract

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Passport-size photograph

Passport-size photograph

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Project proposal / Detailed Project Report (for project-based…

Project proposal / Detailed Project Report (for project-based components)

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Nursery accreditation certificate (for nursery-related components)

Nursery accreditation certificate (for nursery-related components)

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Farmer Producer Organization registration certificate (if applying as…

Farmer Producer Organization registration certificate (if applying as an FPO)

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Self-Help Group registration documents (if applying as an…

Self-Help Group registration documents (if applying as an SHG)

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Cooperative registration certificate (if applying as a cooperative…

Cooperative registration certificate (if applying as a cooperative society)

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Caste certificate (for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe…

Caste certificate (for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe applicants, if applicable)

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Any other documents the implementing agency prescribes

Any other documents the implementing agency prescribes

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.
Important Dates

2014-01-01

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Mission on Integrated Development of Horticulture- NHM and HMNEH through the offline application process outlined below.

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First, the applicant has to find a component…

First, the applicant has to find a component under MIDH for which they are eligible.

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The application is then submitted via the State…

The application is then submitted via the State Horticulture Mission, the State Bamboo Development Agency, or the designated implementing agency.

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The State's transparent beneficiary selection mechanism is used…

The State's transparent beneficiary selection mechanism is used to consider the application.

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Eligibility and project details are checked by the…

Eligibility and project details are checked by the competent authority.

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Approval of the project follows the applicable norms…

Approval of the project follows the applicable norms and subsidy provisions.

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The implementing agency releases the funds

The implementing agency releases the funds. Beneficiary Login: Click here

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References