Integrated Horticulture Development Mission 2025 supports farmers all over India in boosting their income and improving their living standards. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, started this scheme to promote different horticulture crops in every state and union territory. “Integrated horticulture” means bringing all horticulture crops together in one plan. This mission covers fruits, vegetables, spices, mushrooms, root crops, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, bamboo, and more.
About Integrated Horticulture Development Mission 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched the Integrated Horticulture Development Mission (also called MIDH) in April 2014. It’s a government-funded plan that supports the growth of fruits, vegetables, spices, mushrooms, roots and tubers, flowers, coconut, cashew, cocoa, bamboo, beekeeping, organic farming, and mechanization of horticulture.
Farmers get subsidies to help protect their produce. The government provides 85% of the total budget as grants, and state governments contribute the rest 15%. For northeastern and Himalayan states, the central government gives 100% funding. The National Horticulture Board and other agencies also get full subsidies for their programs.
Latest Update from Bihar
The Bihar government supports farmers by offering up to a 50% subsidy on gooseberry (amla) cultivation under the Chief Minister6s Horticulture Mission. A farmer growing amla on one hectare can get 30,000 INR subsidy out of a total cost of 60,000 INR. After 3 to 4 years, the plants start bearing fruit, and with proper care, one can harvest up to 100 kilograms in 8 to 9 years, increasing income and horticulture growth in the state. Farmers can apply online at horticulturebihar.gov.in.
Main Details of Integrated Horticulture Development Mission
| Scheme Name | Integrated Horticulture Development Mission |
| Started | April 2014 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, India |
| Beneficiaries | All States and Union Territories |
| Objective | Promote overall development of horticulture |
| Application | Online |
| Official Website | http://midh.gov.in/ |
Objectives of the Mission
This mission aims to increase production of fruits, vegetables, spices, mushrooms, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, cocoa, bamboo, and other horticulture products throughout India. It supports the combined development of all horticulture crops through research, extension, technology adoption, post-harvest management, processing, and marketing. The government provides subsidies to farmers to strengthen this sector. Organizations like the National Bamboo Mission, National Horticulture Board, Coconut Development Board, and Central Institute of Horticulture have been formed to support horticulture growth.
Initiatives in Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh government has set up 125 cold storage units under this mission. It also approved funding of around 182 crore INR for setting up low-cost preservation units, packing houses, and warehouses. The Central Potato Research Centre will be established in Agra district. Food processing projects have also been approved.
Subsidies in Bihar
The government provides financial support for building large storage houses. Bihar6s Agriculture Department also offers subsidies for pre-cooling units to farmer producer organizations. A 75% subsidy is given, which equals up to 18.75 lakh INR per unit, with a maximum cost limit of 25 lakh INR per unit.
Components of the Integrated Horticulture Development Mission
- National Horticulture Mission (NHM)
- Coconut Development Board (CDB)
- National Horticulture Board (NHB)
- Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), Nagaland
- Horticulture Mission for North Eastern and Himalayan States (HMNEH)
Documents Needed for National Horticulture Mission
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank Account and Land Records
- Mobile Number
- Passport Size Photo
How to Apply Online for Integrated Horticulture Development Mission
- Go to the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare: http://midh.gov.in/
- On the home page, choose your state under the 7Scheme8 section.
- The farmer registration form will open. Fill in all required details carefully.
- Submit the application form.
- You will get a beneficiary registration number on your registered mobile number.
- Keep this number for future reference.