Good news fow farmers, government gives subsidy up to 50%, don’t miss this golden opportunity 

Another good news is waiting for Indian farmers. A new subsidy program has been launched to encourage horticulture through the National Horticulture Board (NHB). This initiative aims to boost the production of horticultural crops by offering financial support to farmers, entrepreneurs, and agriculture-related startups. The subsidy covers the cultivation of various crops, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, and both medicinal and aromatic plants.

Farmers can receive a subsidy of up to 50% from NHB

Under this program, farmers can obtain a subsidy of up to 50% of the total project cost for protected farming methods such as polyhouses, greenhouses, or shade nets on their own land. Additionally, a 40% subsidy is available for growing crops like guava, mango, and amla in open fields.

Farmers can also benefit from a subsidy ranging from 30% to 50% for establishing cold storage facilities or developing post-harvest infrastructure. Furthermore, there is a subsidy of up to 40% for mushroom farming.

Application Form Fee

To take advantage of this subsidy program, eligible farmers should familiarize themselves with all guidelines and eligibility criteria available on the department’s website before applying. The application fee is Rs 2,000 for projects costing up to Rs 20 lakh, Rs 5,000 for projects between Rs 20 lakh and Rs 50 lakh, and Rs 50,000 for projects exceeding Rs 2 crore, which is non-refundable.

Required Documents

Applicants must attach several documents with their application, including a self-attested PAN card or voter ID, Aadhaar card, registration certificate for a company, society, trust, or partnership firm, Memorandum of Association (MoA), Board of Directors resolution, and land and project-related documents, including SC-ST certificates. For further details and the application process, please visit the official website of the National Horticulture Board.

According to the Horticulture Department, to benefit from this subsidy program, applicants must submit their applications through the official NHB website at www.nhb.gov.in. Farmers can also find information regarding eligibility and the rules associated with the scheme on this website.