What is Arunachal Horticulture Mission Orchard Subsidy?
The Arunachal Pradesh Horticulture Mission, implemented under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), provides 50% capital subsidy to APST tribal farmers for establishing apple, kiwi, citrus, passion fruit, and large cardamom orchards. The mission covers planting material, drip irrigation, fencing, post-harvest cold storage units, and primary processing infrastructure. Arunachal Pradesh's diverse agro-climatic zones — from subtropical valleys to alpine highlands — support a wide variety of horticultural crops. The scheme also funds Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) for collective marketing of horticultural produce. Hill area tribal farmers get priority with higher subsidy rates. Technical support is provided by Horticulture Development Officers (HDOs) at the block level.
Arunachal Horticulture Mission Orchard Subsidy — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Arunachal Pradesh Horticulture Mission 2026 — 50% Subsidy for Farmer Orchards, Cold Storage & Processing | MIDH |
| State | Arunachal Pradesh (अरुणाचल प्रदेश) |
| Launched By | Government of Arunachal Pradesh |
| Launch Year | 2014 |
| Benefit | 50% capital subsidy on orchard establishment (apple, kiwi, citrus, passion fruit, cardamom) + drip irrigation + cold storage for APST tribal farmers in Arunachal Pradesh |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Beneficiaries | Over 35,000 APST horticultural farmers |
| Last Verified | 28 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://arunachal.gov.in/department/horticulture |
Arunachal Pradesh Horticulture Mission (under MIDH) gives APST tribal farmers 50% subsidy to establish apple, kiwi, citrus, passion fruit, and large cardamom orchards. Drip irrigation, fencing, cold storage, and primary processing units also get subsidy. Minimum 0.2 hectare land required. FPOs with 20+ APST members get group orchard and collective cold storage support. Apply at your Block Horticulture Development Officer (HDO) office.
📌 फायदा: 50% capital subsidy — apple/kiwi/citrus/passion fruit/cardamom orchard + drip irrigation + cold storage — APST farmers — minimum 0.2 ha — DBT subsidy
पात्रता:
APST farmer (PRC + APST cert), min 0.2 ha cultivable land, willing to follow prescribed practices. FPO/SHG (20+ APST members) for group cold storage. Priority to high-altitude and drip irrigation adopters.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
Block HDO office → site visit → MIDH application form → PRC + APST cert + Aadhaar + land record + bank passbook → District Horticulture Officer → technical committee approval → planting material + 50% DBT subsidy.
Benefits of Arunachal Horticulture Mission Orchard Subsidy
✅ 50% capital subsidy on orchard establishment (apple, kiwi, citrus, passion fruit, cardamom) + drip irrigation + cold storage for APST tribal farmers in Arunachal Pradesh
Who is Eligible for Arunachal Horticulture Mission Orchard Subsidy?
- ✓ APST (Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe) farmer — PRC and APST certificate mandatory
- ✓ Minimum 0.2 hectare land for individual orchard establishment (contiguous, cultivable)
- ✓ Land must be in the farmer's name or have legal usufruct rights (tribal land with gaon bura attestation acceptable)
- ✓ Willing to follow prescribed planting densities and approved orchard management practices
- ✓ FPOs/SHGs with minimum 20 APST farmer members eligible for group orchard and collective cold storage
- ✓ Priority to farmers in high-altitude zones (apple, kiwi) and those adopting drip irrigation
Documents Required for Arunachal Horticulture Mission Orchard Subsidy
How to Apply for Arunachal Horticulture Mission Orchard Subsidy Online?
- 1Contact the Block-level Horticulture Development Officer (HDO) or District Horticulture Office in your district
- 2Get a site visit done by HDO to assess suitability of land for the proposed orchard crop
- 3Fill the MIDH/Horticulture Mission application form with crop type, area, and input requirements
- 4Attach PRC, APST certificate, Aadhaar, land record, and bank passbook
- 5Submit to District Horticulture Officer — receive acknowledgement; await state-level technical committee approval
- 6On approval, receive planting materials from government nursery and 50% subsidy via DBT after field verification
Official Government Portal — Arunachal Pradesh
Applications go through arunachal.gov.in only. Applying is free of charge — no agent, middleman or "consultant" is ever required.
🔗 Apply at District Horticulture Development Officer (HDO), Arunachal Pradesh