MIDH — Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India · Central government
A subsidy scheme funding 35%–55% of polyhouse, cold chain and horticulture infrastructure costs.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Not specified
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
About this scheme
An umbrella scheme covering all horticulture crops and related infrastructure. Support is available for protected cultivation, including polyhouses and greenhouses, with a 50% subsidy on project cost for units exceeding 500 sqm. Cold chain projects receive a subsidy between 35% and 50%, while post-harvest management attracts a 35% subsidy. Micro-irrigation systems are subsidised at 45%–55% for small and marginal farmers, and planting material also qualifies for assistance.
The scheme is executed through state horticulture missions.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Not specified
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Not restricted
- Farmers - Horticulture entrepreneurs - FPOs - SHGs - Cooperatives - Companies investing in horticulture production or infrastructure
How to apply
- Contact your State Horticulture Mission (SHM) or District Horticulture Officer to confirm the sub-schemes available for the current year and the targets specific to your state. - Prepare and submit a project proposal that includes land ownership or lease documents, a detailed cost estimate, a technology or vendor plan, and, where the component is credit-linked, the bank loan sanction letter. - A state-level scrutiny committee reviews the proposal, and an inspection of the proposed site may be carried out. - Upon approval, you will receive a sanction letter that specifies the eligible subsidy amount and the conditions attached. - Implement the project according to the approved plan; any deviation requires prior permission. - To claim the subsidy disbursement, submit a completion report accompanied by geo-tagged photographs and a utilisation certificate.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for MIDH benefits?
Farmers, horticulture entrepreneurs, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), cooperatives, and companies investing in horticulture production or post-harvest infrastructure are eligible. Subsidy rates differ by beneficiary category, with small and marginal farmers generally receiving a higher percentage.
What subsidy rates are available?
Subsidy rates differ by sub-scheme: protected cultivation (polyhouses/greenhouses) receives 50% of project cost for units above 500 sqm, cold chain infrastructure 35%–50%, post-harvest management 35%, and micro-irrigation 45%–55% for small/marginal farmers. Planting material subsidies are also offered for select crops.
Is MIDH a central or state scheme?
Applications for MIDH are submitted at the state level, where each State Horticulture Mission allocates annual targets and funds under this Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Benefits and focus crops may vary slightly by state.
Is equity taken?
No. MIDH subsidies are non-repayable grants, and the government does not take any equity stake in your business.
What crops and activities are covered?
All horticulture crops—fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, plantation crops, and aromatic and medicinal plants—are covered, with support for protected cultivation, micro-irrigation, cold storage, pack houses, primary processing units, and planting material nurseries.
How do I apply?
Apply to your State Horticulture Mission (SHM) or District Horticulture Officer; the National Horticulture Board (nhb.gov.in) also runs separate centrally-managed programmes. Submit a project proposal with land ownership proof, cost estimates, and bank loan sanction (for credit-linked schemes).
Sectors
- Agri Food Rural
Details last verified on 7 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.