Main branches
- Pomology (fruits), olericulture (vegetables), floriculture (flowers)
- Spices and plantation crops (coconut, arecanut, cashew, cocoa)
- Medicinal and aromatic plants
- Protected cultivation in polyhouses and shade nets
Government support (MIDH)
MIDH is a centrally sponsored scheme that supports nurseries, area expansion, protected cultivation, post-harvest infrastructure (pack houses, cold storage) and market linkages. It includes the National Horticulture Mission and the National Horticulture Board (NHB). States implement it through their horticulture departments, so assistance rates and application steps vary by state.
Getting started
- Choose crops that suit your climate, soil and nearby markets.
- Buy planting material from accredited nurseries.
- Plan irrigation (drip suits most horticulture crops) and post-harvest handling before you plant.
Official source
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Common questions
Which scheme supports horticulture?
The Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), implemented by state horticulture departments.
Is there subsidy for polyhouses?
Protected cultivation is supported under MIDH; assistance rates and limits are set in the guidelines and by states.
What is the National Horticulture Board?
A body under the Ministry of Agriculture that supports commercial horticulture and post-harvest projects.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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