MIDH — Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare · 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 initiative covering all horticulture crops and the associated infrastructure. The principal incentives are: (a) protected cultivation, including polyhouses and greenhouses, attracts a 50% subsidy on the project cost for units exceeding 500 sqm; (b) cold chain projects receive a subsidy ranging from 35% to 50%; (c) post-harvest management is supported with a 35% subsidy; (d) micro-irrigation systems offer a 45%–55% subsidy for small and marginal farmers; and (e) a subsidy is available for planting material.
The scheme is executed through the state-level 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, for credit-linked components, the bank loan sanction letter. - A state-level scrutiny committee reviews the proposal, and an inspection of the proposed site may be carried out. - Once approved, 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, submit a completion report with 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 vary by beneficiary category, with small and marginal farmers typically receiving higher percentages.
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?
The Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme run through State Horticulture Missions, with applications submitted at the state level. Each state sets its own annual targets and funding, so the specific benefits and focus crops can differ slightly from one state to another.
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?
The scheme covers all horticulture crops, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, plantation crops, and aromatic and medicinal plants. Supported activities span 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 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.