MIDH — Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture

MIDH — the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture — is a centrally sponsored scheme by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. It covers all horticulture crops including fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, plantation crops, and aromatic/medicinal plants. The scheme provides capital subsidies for protected cultivation, cold chain, post-harvest management, micro-irrigation, and planting material nurseries. By reducing upfront capital costs, MIDH makes high-value horticulture infrastructure financially viable for smaller operators. It is implemented through State Horticulture Missions, meaning annual fund availability and focus areas may vary by state. No equity is taken — all subsidies are non-repayable grants.

• MIDH is a Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare umbrella scheme covering all horticulture crops.
• Offers non-dilutive capital subsidies of 35%–55% for protected cultivation, cold chain, micro-irrigation, and post-harvest infrastructure.
• Higher subsidy slabs (45–55%) available for small and marginal farmers under micro-irrigation.
• No equity taken; all subsidies are non-repayable grants.
• Applications are made through State Horticulture Missions; annual allocations vary by state.
• Beneficiaries include farmers, FPOs, SHGs, cooperatives, and companies.

Farmers, horticulture entrepreneurs, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), cooperatives, and companies investing in horticulture production or infrastructure are eligible. Small and marginal farmers often receive higher subsidy percentages. There is no specific DPIIT or MSME registration requirement. Eligible activities include protected cultivation, cold chain, post-harvest management, micro-irrigation, and planting material nurseries.

MIDH — Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

MIDH — Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.

MIDH offers non-repayable capital subsidies across multiple sub-schemes:

• Protected cultivation (polyhouses/greenhouses): 50% subsidy on project cost for units above 500 sqm.
• Cold chain infrastructure: 35%–50% subsidy.
• Post-harvest management: 35% subsidy.
• Micro-irrigation: 45%–55% subsidy, with the higher rate for small and marginal farmers.
• Planting material subsidies for approved nurseries. These grants directly reduce upfront capital requirements. No equity is taken, and subsidies are not repayable. Implementation is through State Horticulture Missions, so annual fund availability depends on state allocation.

MIDH — Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture is offered by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, a government body. As a government-backed subsidy, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

The application process involves:

1. Submit a project proposal to your State Horticulture Mission (SHM) or District Horticulture Officer.
2. Include land ownership/lease documents, a detailed cost estimate, technology/vendor plan, and a bank loan sanction letter (for credit-linked components).
3. A state-level scrutiny committee evaluates the proposal; an inspection of the proposed site may be conducted.
4. Upon approval, you receive a sanction letter specifying the eligible subsidy amount and conditions.
5. Complete project implementation as per the approved plan — no deviations without prior permission.
6. Submit a completion report with geo-tagged photographs and a utilisation certificate to claim subsidy disbursement.

Before you apply to MIDH — Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.