National Horticulture Mission-Protected Cultivation

The National Horticulture Mission-Protected Cultivation scheme promotes the cultivation of high-value horticultural crops such as vegetables, flowers, and fruits under controlled conditions. It provides subsidies for the establishment of greenhouses, shade net houses, plastic mulching, low tunnels, and anti-bird nets. The scheme aims to enhance productivity by controlling climatic factors like temperature, humidity, and sunlight. Subsidies are available for various structures and materials, with additional benefits for small, marginal, Scheduled Caste, and Scheduled Tribe farmers.

• 50% subsidy on the establishment of greenhouses and shade net houses
• Additional 20% subsidy for small, marginal, SC, and ST farmers
• Up to 75% subsidy for plastic mulching for small and marginal farmers
• Financial assistance for anti-bird nets and low tunnels
• Direct benefit transfer (DBT) for subsidy payments

Farmers, institutions, and companies intending to establish greenhouses or shade net houses for horticultural crop production. Maximum subsidy area is 4000 square meters per beneficiary.

Farmers who have previously benefited from the scheme in the year 2021-22 are not eligible for this scheme.

Online

1. Submit an online application with required documents:
   • Land ownership certificate
   • Layout plan
   • Soil and water testing report
   • Cost quotation from empaneled firms
   • SC/ST certificate if applicable
2. After administrative approval, the firm will supply materials within 30 days.
3. Physical verification of the construction will be conducted by district officials.
4. Subsidy will be transferred to the beneficiary's bank account or directly to the firm based on consent.