About this farmer scheme
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).
Farmer benefits at a glance
| Scheme Name | MIDH — Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture 2026 — 40-90% Subsidy for Fruit, Vegetable & Flower Farming |
| 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 | 7 September 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://nhb.gov.in |
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
What farmers receive
40-90% subsidy on polyhouse/greenhouse, drip irrigation, cold storage, post-harvest infrastructure for horticulture
Which farmers qualify
- ✓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)
Papers to keep ready
Registration walkthrough
- 1Approach the State Horticulture Mission office under your state's agriculture department to start the MIDH application.
- 2For commercial horticulture investment, register directly with the National Horticulture Board at nhb.gov.in.
- 3Submit land records and water source proof (borewell/canal) to qualify for polyhouse or drip irrigation subsidy.
- 4Prepare and submit a project proposal (DPR) for infrastructure components like cold storage or protected cultivation.
- 5Provide Aadhaar card, bank passbook, and caste/category certificate (if applicable) for subsidy processing.
- 6Subsidy of 40-90% is released after horticulture department or NHB officials verify project completion.
- 7SHGs, FPOs, and cooperatives can apply collectively through their organisation instead of as individuals.
Official Government Portal
Applications go through nhb.gov.in only. Applying is free of charge — no agent, middleman or "consultant" is ever required.
🔗Apply on nhb.gov.in