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Horticulture Schemes

Name of the SchemeMission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) Sub Scheme Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan Region (HMNEH)
ObjectivesTo promote holistic growth of Horticulture sector thorough promotion, extension, post-harvest management, processing and marketing.
To encourage aggregation of farmers into farmer groups like FIGs/FPOs and FPCs to bring economy of scale and scope, enhance horticulture production, augment farmers, income and strengthen nutritional security.To Improve productivity by way of quality germplasm, planting material and water use efficiency through Micro Irrigation, support skill development and create employment generation opportunities for rural youth in horticulture and post-harvest management.
Pattern Of AssistanceProduction of planting materials, area expansion, rejuvenation of senile plantation, creation of water sources, protected horticulture, bee keeping, mechanisation, post harvest and establishment of market infrastructures.
TYPE Of AssistanceGrant in Aid, Subsidy sales of inputs, training and demonstration
Eligibility CriteriaBonafide farmers engaged in Agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 0.2 (hectares) or more.
How to AvailBonafide farmers can apply in plain paper through the nearest Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Horticulture Circle.
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s)Bonafide farmers on first come first serve basis.
Whom to Contact1. Managing Director, MgSFAC
2. District Horticulture Officer
3. Horticulture Development Officer