Question: Tell me about the Mission on Integrated Development of Horticulture- NHM and HMNEH scheme.

Answer: s of the Mission are as follows:â€¢ Promote holistic growth of horticulture sector, including bamboo and coconut through

**Benefits:** of the program may vary depending on the type of intervention and the state. It is recommended to consult with the relevant
authorities for detailed information on documents to be submitted.Frequently Asked QuestionsCan a beneficiary avail assistance for
similar activity from two sub schemes of MIDH, like for cold storage?No. As a general principle subsidy assistance for similar activity
cannot be availed from two different schemes. Moreover, there is distinct demarcation of crops and cut off level for availing assistance
under different sub schemes of MIDH. In the case of cold storages, assistance will be available under NHM, HMNEH schemes for
storage capacity upto 5000 MT and for cold storages above 5000 MT NHB would provide the assistance.What is the pattern of
Assistance under MIDH for organizing Seminars, Workshops and other HRD activities?Provision exists under MIDH for organizing
seminars, conferences, workshops, exhibitions, Kisan Melas, horticulture shows etc for creating awareness among farmers. Assistance is
provided for organizing event at international level @100% of the cost to the maximum of Rs. 7.50 lakh per event of 4 days. At national
level, assistance is provided @ 100% of cost to the maximum of Rs 5.00 lakh per event of two days, at State level, assistance is provided
@ 100% of cost to the maximum of Rs 3.00 lakh per event of two days and at district level, assistance is provided @ 100% of cost to the
maximum of Rs 2.00 lakh per event of two days.Can a beneficiary avail assistance for different crops, say mango, bamboo and coconut
through different sub schemes?Yes, however, application will have to be submitted to the concerned nodal agencies.What is the pattern
of Assistance under MIDH for promoting Women Farmers in Horticulture?All categories of farmers, including women beneficiaries, are
covered under MIDH. As per directives of Planning Commission, implementing agencies viz. State Horticulture Missions have been
directed to ensure that at least 30% of annual budget allocation is earmarked for women beneficiaries/ farmers. Activities such as
floriculture including protected cultivation of flowers, mushroom production and beekeeping are some of the activities which are
attractive to women farmers. Besides, under training and capacity building on horticulture, women beneficiaries are also covered.Can a
nursery be set up in less than one hectare?No. NHM scheme envisages a minimum area of one hectare for setting up a viable nursery to
produce quality planting material.Can a beneficiary with more than 4ha land apply for NHM?No, for NHM and HMNEH, beneficiary
must have less than 4 ha land.Can I apply for the scheme online?In some states, beneficiary can apply online. Please check respective
state website for application link and processWhat documents are required for application?Aadhaar number, land documents, caste
certificate, bank account details, and photographs may be required for the application. The specific documents for availing the benefits
of the program may vary depending on the type of intervention and the state. It is recommended to consult with the relevant authorities
for detailed information on documents to be submitted.Sources And ReferencesGuidelinesFAQsOkWas this helpful?News and
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earlier.To know more please visit CancelApply NowMinistry Of Agriculture and Farmers WelfareMission on
Integrated Development of Horticulture- NHM and HMNEHGreen HousesHorticultureInfrastructureNurseriesPoly HousesPost-
harvestDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsMIDH covers horticulture items
such as, fruits, vegetables, root & tuber crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, cocoa and bamboo. It is a
Centrally-Sponsored Scheme covering all states and UTs. MIDH also provides technical advice and administrative support to State
Governments/ State Horticulture Missions (SHMs) for the other horticulture related activities.Area of Operation & Funding pattern:ï»¿S.
No.Sub-schemeArea of OperationFunding pattern1National Horticulture Mission (NHM)All states and Union territories except NE and
Himalayan states/UTs60:402Horticulture Mission for North-East & Himalayan States (HMNEH)NE and Himalayan
states/UTs90:10ï»¿National Horticulture Mission (NHM) was launched in the year 2005-06 and aims at the holistic development of the
horticulture sector by ensuring forward and backward linkage through a cluster approach with the active participation of all stakeholders.
Major interventions under NHM include, supply of quality planting material through establishment of nurseries and tissue culture units,
production and productivity improvement programmes through area expansion and rejuvenation, technology promotion, technology
dissemination, human resource development, creation of infrastructure for post harvest management and marketing in consonance with
the comparative advantages of each State/region and their diverse agro-climatic conditions.ï»¿Horticulture Mission for North East and
Himalayan States (HMNEH) aims to achieve overall development of Horticulture in NE and Himalayan states. The mission covers all
NE States including Sikkim and three Himalayan states of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.ï»¿Executive
Committee of MIDH decides the annual outlay to various implementing agencies (SHMs and NLAs). Accordingly, implementing
agencies submit an Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the approval supported with data/write up on outcome of past interventions and also
covering the details of various interventions proposed to be taken up during the current financial year. While finalizing the AAPs, due
attention is paid for earmarking specific targets for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and women beneficiaries. As an inbuilt provision
under MIDH scheme, higher rates of subsidy have been envisaged for taking up activities like creation of infrastructure for post-harvest
management and marketing of horticulture produce along with area expansion by beneficiaries in the North Eastern States, Himalayan
States, Tribal Sub Plan areas, Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands.The key objectives of the Mission are as follows:â€¢
Promote holistic growth of horticulture sector, including bamboo and coconut through area based regionally differentiated strategies,
which includes research, technology promotion, extension, post-harvest management, processing and marketing, in consonance with
comparative advantage of each State/region and its diverse agro-climatic featuresâ€¢ Encourage aggregation of farmers into farmer
groups like FIGs/FPOs and FPCs to bring economy of scale and scope.â€¢ Enhance horticulture production, augment farmers, income
and strengthen nutritional security;â€¢ Improve productivity by way of quality germplasm, planting material and water use efficiency
through Micro Irrigation.â€¢ Support skill development and create employment generation opportunities for rural youth in horticulture
and post-harvest management, especially in the cold chain sector.Under MIDH, financial assistance is provided for following major
interventions/activities:â€¢ Setting up of nurseries, tissue culture units for production of quality seed and planting material.â€¢ Area
expansion i.e. Establishment of new orchards and gardens for fruits, vegetables, and flowers.â€¢ Rejuvenation of unproductive, old, and
senile orchards.â€¢ Protected cultivation, i.e. poly-house, green-house, etc, to improve the productivity & grow off season high value
vegetables and flowers.â€¢ Organic farming and certification.â€¢ Creation of water resources structures and watershed management.â€¢
Beekeeping for pollination.â€¢ Horticulture Mechanization.â€¢ Creation of Post-Harvest Management and Marketing
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