MIDH Horticulture Mission — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | MIDH — Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture 2026 — 40-90% Subsidy for Fruit, Vegetable & Flower Farming | nhb.gov.in |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2014 |
| Benefit | 40-90% subsidy on polyhouse/greenhouse, drip irrigation, cold storage, post-harvest infrastructure for horticulture |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last Verified | 16 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://nhb.gov.in |
What is MIDH Horticulture Mission?
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare that covers development of horticulture — fruits, vegetables, flowers, roots and tubers, mushrooms, spices, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, and bamboo. MIDH provides 40% to 90% subsidy for area expansion, nursery establishment, protected cultivation (greenhouse/polyhouse), post-harvest management, cold chain infrastructure, market linkage, and mechanisation. Key components: National Horticulture Mission (NHM) for states; Horticulture Mission for North East & Himalayan States (HMNEH); National Horticulture Board (NHB) for commercial horticulture. Polyhouse subsidy: up to ₹935/sqm (50% of cost). Drip/sprinkler irrigation: 40-50% subsidy. Cold storage: 35-50% subsidy. Over 25 lakh farmers benefit annually. Budget: ₹10,000 crore (2021-26).
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive 40-90% subsidy on polyhouse/greenhouse, drip irrigation, cold storage, post-harvest infrastructure for horticulture. The scheme was launched in 2014 and is implemented by the Government of India.
बागवानी एकीकृत विकास मिशन (MIDH) — फल, सब्जी, फूल, मसाला, नारियल, बांस की खेती के लिए 40-90% subsidy। Polyhouse: ₹935/sqm तक। Drip irrigation: 40-50%। Cold storage: 35-50%। NHM, HMNEH, NHB के माध्यम से। nhb.gov.in या राज्य agriculture portal।
40-90% सब्सिडी — Polyhouse, ड्रिप सिंचाई, कोल्ड स्टोरेज, पोस्ट-हार्वेस्ट बागवानी किसानों के लिए
Benefits of MIDH Horticulture Mission
40-90% subsidy on polyhouse/greenhouse, drip irrigation, cold storage, post-harvest infrastructure for horticulture
Who is Eligible for MIDH Horticulture Mission?
- ✓Horticulture farmers — individuals, SHGs, FPOs, cooperatives
- ✓For polyhouse/greenhouse: own agricultural land + water source
- ✓For NE & Himalayan states: HMNEH component with higher subsidy
- ✓Apply through State Horticulture Mission (state agriculture department)
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Documents Required for MIDH Horticulture Mission
How to Apply for MIDH Horticulture Mission Online?
- 1Visit the official portal at https://nhb.gov.in
- 2Click on Apply Now or Register button on the homepage
- 3Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- 4Fill in the online application form with required details
- 5Upload the required documents including Aadhaar and bank passbook
- 6Review all details and submit the application
- 7Note down the application reference number for future tracking
- 8Wait for verification and approval from the concerned authority
Official Government Portal
Apply directly on the official government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on nhb.gov.inFrequently Asked Questions — MIDH Horticulture Mission
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