Harticulture Development

MIDH Operational Guidelines - April, 2014
MISSION FOR INTEGRATED

DEVELOPMENT OF HORTICULTURE
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Horticulture Mission
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
April, 2014
Horticulture Division
Department of Agriculture & Cooperation
Ministry of Agriculture, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi
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MISSION FOR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF HORTICULTURE

Operational Guidelines
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Contents
Abbreviations
1.
INTRODUCTION
2.
MISSION OBJECTIVES
3.
STRATEGY
4.
MISSION STRUCTURE
5.
I.
National Level
II.
State Level
III.
District Level
10
IV.
Panchayati Raj Institutions
10
V.
Technical support Group
10
PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL & IMPLEMENTATION
11
Strategy and Road map
11
Annual Action Plan
11
6.
FUND FLOW MECHANISM
12
7.
MISSION INTERVENTIONS
13
I)
Research & Development (R &D)
13
II)
Production and productivity Improvement
14
III)
Production & Distribution of Planting Material
14
IV)
Establishment of New Gardens
16
V)
Mushroom Production
17
VI)
Rejuvenation/Replanting of senile Plantation/Canopy Management
17
VII)
Creation of Water Resources
17
VIII) Protected cultivation

IX)
Precision Farming Development and Extension through PFDCs
18
X)
Promotion of INM/IPM
18
XI)
Organic Farming
18
XII)
Good Agricultural Practices
19
XIII)
Centre of Excellence for Horticulture
19
XIV) Human Resource Development in Horticulture

XV)
Pollination Support through Beekeeping
XVI) Horticulture Mechanization
8.
17
19
20
20
XVII) Technology Dissemination through Demonstration/FLD
20
XVIII) Integrated Post Harvest Management
20
XIX) Cold Chain Infrastructure
21
XX)
21
Creation of Market Infrastructure
XXI) Processing & value Addition
22
XXII) Insurance Scheme on Coconut
22
MISSION MANGEMENT
23
I)
Support to State Horticulture Mission/Implementing Agencies
23
II)
Institutional Strengthening / FPO Formation
23
III)
Horticulture Database
23
IV)
Support to National Level Organizations for Infrastructure Development
23
V)
Collaboration with International Agencies
23
VI)
Evaluation & other studies
23

9.
ROLE OF EXISTING NATIONAL LEVEL AGENCIES
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9.1.
National Horticulture Board (NHB), Gurgaon
24
9.2.
Coconut Development Board, Kochi
24
9.3.
Small Farmers Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC), New Delhi
24
9.4.
Directorate of Cashew and Cocoa Development (DCCD), Kochi
24
9.5.
Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development (DASD), Calicut
24
9.6.
National Committee on Plasticulture Applications in Agriculture & Horticulture (NCPAAH),

New Delhi
24
9.7.
National Horticulture Research & Development Foundation, Nashik
24
9.8.
National Bee Board (NBB)
24
9.9.
National Seeds Corporation, New Delhi
24
9.10. National Research Centre for Citrus, Nagpur
24
9.11. State Farm Corporation of India, New Delhi
25
9.12. Hindustan Insecticides Ltd. (HIL)
25
9.13. National Institute for Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad
25
9.14. Fresh & Healthy Enterprises Ltd. (FHEL), New Delhi
25
9.15. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), New Delhi
25
9.16. Directorate of Marketing & Inspection (DMI), New Delhi
25
9.17. Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MFPI), New Delhi
25
9.18. National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), New Delhi
25
9.19. Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), Nagaland
25
9.20. National Centre for Cold Chain Development (NCCD)
25
9.21. National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM),

Sonipat, Haryana
25
ANNEXURE-I
Activity Mapping for Effective Devolution of Funds, Functions and Functionaries under MIDH.
26
ANNEXURE-II
Indicative Composition of Technical Support Group under MIDH
29
ANNEXURE III
Delegation of Powers for Approving Projects under MIDH Scheme
(Sub-schemes of NHM, HMNEH, NBM and CIH)
30
ANNEXURE-IV (a)
Format for submitting Action Plan for NHM/HMNEH sub-schemes under MIDH
32
Format for submitting Detailed Action Plan
34
ANNEXURE-IV (b)
Format for Submitting Annual Action Plan for NBM sub-schemes
36
ANNEXURE-V
Cost Norms and Pattern of Assistance under MIDH during XII Plan for NHM & HMNEH sub-schemes
38
Appendix-I:
Indicative Unit cost for Area Expansion of selected Fruit Crops
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Appendix-II:
Technology Induction in Cold Chain, Add-on for CA and Modernization
54
ANNEXURE-VI
Cost Norms and Pattern of Assistance under MIDH for Bamboo related activities during XII Plan
55
ANNEXURE-VII
Cost Norms and Pattern of Assistance under MIDH for NHB related activities during XII Plan
58
ANNEXURE-VIII
Cost Norms and Pattern of Assistance under MIDH for CDB related Activities during XII Plan
61

Abbreviations
A&C
AAP
AEZ
APC
APEDA
APMC
AYUSH
BDA
BTSG
CA
CDB
CEO
CIH
CSIR
DAC
DASD
DCCD
DFU
DHMD
DMC
DMI
DONER
DPR
EC
EMC
FAO
FDA
FHEL
FI
FICCI
FIG
FLD
FPO
GC
GFR
GOI
GS
HIL
HMNEH
HRD
IASRI
ICAR
ICFRE
Agriculture & Cooperation

Annual Action Plan
Agri-Export Zone
Agricultural Production Commissioner
Agricultural & Processed Food Export Development Authority
Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee
Ayurveda, Unani, Sidha & Homepathy
Bamboo Development Agency
Bamboo Technical Support Group
Controlled Atmosphere
Coconut Development Board
Chief Executive Officer
Central Institute for Horticulture
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
Directorate of Arecanut & Spices Development
Directorate of Cashew & Cocoa Development
Disease Forecasting Unit
District Horticulture Mission Document
District Mission Committee
Directorate of Marketing & Inspection
Development of North Eastern Region
Detailed Project Report
Executive Committee
Empowered Monitoring Committee
Food & Agriculture Organization
Forest Development Agency
Fresh & Healthy Enterprises Ltd.
Financial Institution
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
Farmer interest Group
Front Line Demonstration
Farmer Producer Organization
General Council
General Financial Rules
Government of India
Gram Sabha
Hindustan Insecticides Ltd.
Horticulture Mission for North East & Himalayan States
Human Resource Development
Indian Agricultural Statistical Research Institute
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education

ICT
INM
IPM
KVK
MA
MANAGE
MFPI
MIDH
MNREGS
NABARD
NBB
NBM
NCDC
NCPAAH
NHB
NHM
NHRDF
NLA
NMPB
NMSA
NRCC
NSC
PFDC
PHM
PRI
PSU
R&D
RCC
RKVY
SAU
SBDA
SBMD
SC
SFAC
SFCI
SHM
SHMD
SLEC
TC
TSG
TSP
UGC
UTF
Information Communication Technology

Integrated Nutrient Management
Integrated Pest Management
Krishi Vigyan Kendra
Market Aggregator
National Institute for Agricultural Extension Management
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture
Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
Nation Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development
National Bee Board
National Bamboo Mission
National Cooperative Development Cooperation
National Committee on Plasticulture Applications in Agriculture & Horticulture
National Horticulture Board
National Horticulture Mission
National Horticulture Research & Development Foundation
National Level Agencies
National Medicinal Plant Board
National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture
National Research Centre for Citrus
National Seeds Corporation
Precision Farming Development Centre
Post Harvest Management
Panchayati Raj Institution
Public Sector undertaking
Research & Development
Reinforced Cement Concrete
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
State Agricultural University
State Bamboo Development Agency
State Bamboo Mission Document
Sub-Committee
Small Farmers Agri-Business Consortium
State Farms Corporation of India
State Horticulture Mission
State Horticulture Mission Document
State Level Executive Committee
Tissue Culture
Technical Support Group
Tribal Sub Plan
University Grant Commission
Unilateral Trust Fund

Mission for Integrated Developmet of Horticulture During XII Plan
1.
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the holistic
growth of the horticulture sector covering fruits, vegetables, root & tuber crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers,
aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, cocoa and bamboo. While Government of India (GOI) contributes 85% of
total outlay for developmental programmes in all the states except the states in North East and Himalayas,
15% share is contributed by State Governments. In the case of North Eastern States and Himalayan States,
GOI contribution is 100%. Similarly, for development of bamboo and programmes of National Horticulture
Board (NHB), Coconut Development Board (CDB), Central Institute for Horticulture (CIH), Nagaland and the
National Level Agencies (NLA), GOI contribution will be 100%. Guidelines regarding implementation of the
scheme are described hereunder.
1.2
MIDH will have the following sub-schemes and area of operation:

Sl. No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Sub Scheme
NHM
HMNEH
NBM
NHB
CDB
CIH
Target group / area of operation

All states & UTs except states in NE and Himalayan Region.
All states in NE and Himalayan Region.
All states & UTs
All states & UTs focusing on commercial horticulture
All States and UTs where coconut is grown.
NE states, focusing on HRD and capacity building.
1.3
MIDH will work closely with National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) to wards development of
Micro-Irrigation for all horticulture crops and protected cultivation on farmers field.
1.4
MIDH will also provide technical advice and administrative support to State Governments/ State Horticulture
Missions (SHMs) for the Saffron Mission and other horticulture related activities like Vegetable Initiative for
Urban Clusters (VIUC), funded by Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)/NMSA.
2.
MISSION OBJECTIVES
2.1
Main objectives of the Mission are:

a) 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 features;
b) Encourage aggregation of farmers into farmer groups like FIGs/FPOs and FPCs to bring economy of scale
and scope.
c) Enhance horticulture production, augment farmers, income and strengthen nutritional security;
d) Improve productivity by way of quality germplasm, planting material and water use efficiency through
Micro Irrigation.
e) Support skill development and create employment generation opportunities for rural youth in horticulture
and post harvest management, especially in the cold chain sector.

3.
STRATEGY
3.1
To achieve above objectives, the mission will adopt the following strategies:
a) Adopt an end-to-end holistic approach covering pre-production, production, post harvest management,
processing and marketing to assure appropriate returns to growers/producers;
b) Promote R&D technologies for cultivation, production, post-harvest management and processing with
special focus on cold chain infrastructure for extending the shelf life of perishables;
c) Improve productivity by way of quality through:
i. Diversification, from traditional crops to plantations, orchards, vineyards, flowers, vegetable gardens
and bamboo plantations.
ii. Extension of appropriate technology to farmers for high-tech horticulture including protected
cultivation and precision farming.
iii. Increase of acreage of orchards and plantation crops including bamboo and coconut, particularly in
states where total area under horticulture is less than 50% of agricultural area.
d) Improve post harvest management, processing for value addition and marketing infrastructure.
e) Adopt a coordinated approach and promote partnership, convergence and synergy among R&D,
processing and marketing agencies in public as well as private sectors, at the national, regional, state
and sub-state levels;
f) Promote FPOs and their tie up with Market Aggregators (MAs) and Financial Institutions (FIs) to support
and adequate returns to farmers.
g) Support capacity-building and Human Resource Development at all levels, including, change in syllabus
and curriculum of graduation courses at Colleges, Universities, ITIs, Polytechnics, as appropriate.
4.
MISSION STRUCTURE
(I)
NATIONAL LEVEL
a)
General Council
4.1.
The Mission will have a General Council (GC) at National level under Chairmanship of Union Agriculture
Minister. The composition of GC will be as follows:
Minister of Agriculture
Chairman
Ministers of Commerce, Health, Finance, Food Processing Industries, Panchayati Raj, Science &
Technology, Rural Development, Environment & Forest, Textiles, Development of North Eastern
Region (DONER), Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
Members
Member, (Agriculture) Planning Commission
Member
Secretaries - Ministry/Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Commerce, AYUSH, Finance,

Food Processing Industries, Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, Environment & Forest, Textiles,
DONER, Bio-Technology, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Members
Chairperson, NABARD
Member
Director General, ICAR
Member
Additional Secretary (I/C of Horticulture, DAC)
Member
Managing Director, NHB
Member
Chairman, CDB
Member
Horticulture Commissioner
Member
Deputy Director General (I/C Bamboo)
Member
Adviser (Horticulture)
Member

Joint Secretary( I/C NMSA)
Member
Growers representatives & Experts from Confederation of Indian Horticulture (CIH), Federation of Members
Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI),etc., (14 Members)
Joint Secretary, DAC & Mission Director
Member Secretary
4.2.
GC will be the formulation body giving overall direction and guidance to Mission, monitor and review
its progress and performance. Without affecting the approved programmes, cost norms and pattern of
assistance as approved by CCEA, GC will be empowered to lay down and amend operational guidelines. GC
will meet at least twice a year. Tenure of non official members of GC will be for three years from the date of
nomination.
b)
Executive Committee:
4.3.
Executive Committee (EC), headed by Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation (DAC), will oversee
activities of the Mission and approve Action Plans of SHMs and NLAs. The EC will comprise of the following:
Secretary (A&C)
Chairperson
Secretaries - Ministry/Department of Commerce, AYUSH, Food Processing
Members
Industries, Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, M/o DONER, Bio-Technology,

Environment & Forests;
Principal Adviser (Agriculture), Planning Commission
Institutions Director General, ICAR; Director General ICFRE, Director General,
Members
CSIR; Chairperson, NABARD; Additional Secretary (In charge of Horticulture,

DAC); Additional Secretary & FA, DAC; Joint Secretary(Plant Protection), Joint
Secretary(I/C NMSA). Horticulture Commissioner; Adviser (Horticulture); Deputy
Director General (I/C Bamboo). Chairman, APEDA; Managing Director, NHB;
Managing Director, NCDC; Managing Director, Small Farmers Agribusiness
Consortium, Chief Executive Officer, National Medicinal Plants Board; Chairman,
CDB; Agriculture Marketing Advisor, DAC; Joint Secretary, National Committee on
Plasticulture Applications in Agriculture & Horticulture(NCPAAH) ; CEO (NCCD).
Three Experts (Production, Post Harvest Management and Marketing)
Members
Joint Secretary, DAC & Mission Director
Member Secretary
4.4.
EC is empowered to reallocate resources across States and components and approve projects on the basis
of approved subsidy norms. EC is also empowered to approve special interventions for tackling emergent/
unforeseen requirements. EC can also constitute Empowered Monitoring Committee (EMC)/Sub-Committee
(SC) and delegate powers to EMC/ SC/Mission Director, as well as to State Governments / State Horticulture
Missions / State Bamboo Development Agencies (SBDA) for approving projects in accordance with
approved cost norms and pattern of assistance. Tenure of the experts will be for three years from the date of
nomination.
4.5.
Horticulture Division in DAC will provide the necessary support to GC/EC/EMC and will administer NHM,
HMNEH, NBM and CIH Scheme. Managing Director (NHB) will oversee the programmes of NHB while
Chairman, CDB will oversee the CDB programmes. The existing structure of the Boards and Missions will
be maintained to provide general direction for these programmes. EC/EMC will ensure smooth functional
linkages among different agencies and meet as frequently, as required.

(II)
STATE LEVEL
State Level Executive Committee
4.6.
For NHM, HMNEH and NBM, State Level Executive Committee(s) (SLEC) under Chairmanship of Agricultural
Production Commissioner or Principal Secretary Horticulture/Agriculture/Environment & Forests, (in the
absence of APC) having representatives from other concerned Departments of State Government including
Forests, the State Agricultural Universities (SAU), Institutes under Indian Council of Agricultural Research
(ICAR), Growers Associations/FPOs, etc will oversee the implementation of programmes of the respective
States. Central Government will nominate its representative to the SLEC. State Mission Director NHM,
HMNEH and NBM will be Member Secretary of the concerned SLEC. At operational level, State Governments
will have freedom to establish State Horticulture Mission (SHM) and/ or SBDA as a suitable autonomous
agency, to be registered under Societies Registration Act for implementing Mission programmes at State and
District levels. Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) existing in the State will be involved in the implementation of
the programme.
4.7.
State and sub-state level structures will be established keeping in view the specific requirement of the states.
Formation of Farmer Groups/ Cooperatives of farmers and their tie-up with Financial Institutions and Market
Aggregators would be encouraged.
4.8.
State level agency will have the following functions:

a)
Prepare Strategic/Perspective and annual State Level Action Plan in consonance with Missions
goals and objectives and in close co-ordination with Technical Support Group, SAUs and
ICAR institutes and oversee its implementation;
b)
Clear project based proposals requiring approval of EC/EMC and approve projects within power
vested.
c)
Organize base-line survey and feasibility studies for distinct areas/clusters (District, sub-District,
or a group of Districts) to determine status of horticultural/ bamboo production, potential
and demand, and tailor assistance accordingly. Similar studies would also be undertaken for other
components of the programme;
d)
Receive funds from National Mission Authority, State Government and other sources for carrying on
Missions activities, maintain proper accounts thereof and submit utilization certificate to concerned
agencies;
e)
Review the progress of formation of FPOs/FPCs to achieve economies of scale and scope and
mobilize credit requirement of farmers through FIs;
f)
Release funds to implementing organizations and oversee, monitor & review implementation of the
programmes;
g)
Assist and oversee implementation of schematic activities in the states through farmers, societies,
grower associations, self-help groups, state institutions and other similar entities;
h)
Organize workshops, seminars and training programmes for all interest groups/associations at state
level, with the help of SAUs, ICAR Institutes, KVKs and other institutions having technical expertise;
i)
Furnish monthly progress reports to DAC and also upload the same by 5th of each month, on the
Missions web sites (www.nhm.nic.in), (www.tmnehs.gov.in), (www.nbm.nic.in ). Uploading
of progress reports would be done both at the district and state level, and
j)
Operationalize Information Communication Technology (ICT) enabled Management Information

System (MIS) up to grass root level through Hortnet. Each State will develop and host its own
web site.

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(III)
DISTRICT LEVEL
4.9.
At District level, District Mission Committee (DMC) will be responsible for carrying forward the objectives
of the Mission for project formulation, implementation and monitoring. The DMC may be headed by the
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zila Parishad/CEO of District Rural Development Agency (DRDA)/CEO of
Forest Development Agencies (FDA)/ District Development Officer, having as members, representatives
from concerned line Departments, growers associations, Marketing Boards, local banks, Self Help Groups
and other Non- Governmental organizations. In the case of HMNEH States, Deputy Commissioner/ District
Collector could function as Chairman of DMC. District Horticulture Officer/District Agriculture Officer will be
Member Secretary of DMC.
(IV)
PANCHAYATI RAJ INSTITUTIONS
4.10.
District Planning Committee and Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) will be involved in implementing the
programme commensurate with their expertise and available infrastructure. They will have a role in
implementation of MIDH with regard to:a)
Identification of crops/species and beneficiaries in consultation with District Panchyats.
b)
Training, Extension and Awareness creation through Panchayats and Gram Sabhas (GS).
c)
Organization of PRI and GS meetings and giving feed back to the concerned officials with regard to
implementation of MIDH.
4.11.
Activity mapping with regard to devolution of Funds, Functions and Functionaries is given at Annexure I.
(V)
TECHNICAL SUPPORT GROUP (TSG)
4.12.
The Mission will have a strong technical component and domain experts will be salient to the management
of the Mission. As per extant practice, NHM and NBM will be supported by NHB and HMNEH and VIUC by
SFAC. For post harvest management and cold chain projects across NHM and HMNEH, technical support
will be provided by NCCD. Service providers could also be engaged for providing technical services in
accordance with Terms of Reference laid for the purpose and approved by EC. Horticulture Commissioner/
DDG (I/C), DAC will advise the TSGs on all issues relating to planting material, area expansion, rejuvenation,
canopy management, INM/PM and organic farming. TSG would comprise personnel at different levels, who
will provide technical services and their honorarium will be commensurate with their qualifications and
experience. Fresh graduates having knowledge in horticulture and agro-forestry, computer professionals,
MBA graduates and young professionals could also be a part of TSG.
4.13.
TSG will have the following role and functions:

a)
Visit States regularly and provide guidance in organizational and technical matters.
b)
Compile material for conduct of regional workshops in respect of different horticulture/bamboo

crops and different aspects viz. production, post-harvest management, processing, marketing etc.
They will also prepare Annual Calendar for capacity building, promotional events, workshops/
seminars on different subjects in different regions of the country in consultation with
(SHMs)/SBDAs.
c)
Conduct studies on different aspects of horticulture/bamboo in all regions.
d)
Document and disseminate case studies of success stories.
e)
Assist States in capacity building programmes.
f)
Provide monthly feed-back reports.

4.14.
State Missions can also set up State level TSG on the pattern of national level TSG for project formulation,
appraisal and concurrent monitoring. State Missions will have freedom to hire consultants for providing
technical support at State as well as District level and for this purpose, funds will be provided from States
TSG component. For NBM, zone wise Bamboo Technical Support Groups (BTSG) are to be formed. These
BTSGs will have to submit their Annual Action Plans to NBM Cell. Broad function of BTSGs will be same as of
TSGs. The BTSG will be housed at the National/Regional level institutions located in different regions, which
will have flexible norms for recruiting professionals on contract.
4.15.
Indicative composition of TSG at National, State and District level is given in AnnexureII.
4.16.
Delegation of powers for approving projects by EC, EMC, Mission Director and SLEC is given in Annexure-III.
5.
PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION

STRATEGY AND ROADMAP
5.1
States will prepare the existing perspective/strategic plan and road map for overall development of
horticulture crops including Bamboo in respective state, duly projecting the targets to be achieved during
the XII Plan period. This will form the basis for preparing Annual Action Plan (AAP). The Strategy & Road
Map formulated by States should invariably contain information on geography & climate, potential of
horticulture/bamboo development, availability of land, SWOC analysis, strategy for development and plan
of action proposed to be taken to achieve goals in each district of the State. The document should focus
on crops having comparative advantage and natural potential for development in the State, adoption of
cluster approach for production and linking with available infrastructure, or to be created, for post harvest
management, processing, marketing and export. While selecting the cluster, preference should be given
to those areas where natural resource base and water resources have been developed under watershed
development programmes, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment
Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), etc. Priority should be given for development of such crops, which are
required to meet current and future demands.
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
5.2
In this context, AAP needs to be supported with data/write up on outcome of past interventions covering
the details of area expansion (variety/species introduced, increase in productivity achieved and number of
clusters created), water resource development as per felt need of the State (amount of irrigation potential
created, whether linked with micro irrigation, maintenance etc), INM/IPM (including requisite infrastructure
created and how these are being utilized for benefit of farmers) and organic farming. Area expansion should
be determined based on availability of planting material and a seed/planting material sub-plan shall be
prepared separately as part of AAP.
5.3
Ministry of Agriculture will communicate the tentative outlay for the year to each State / NLA, which in turn
will indicate sector-wise/district-wise allocation. Agencies at District level will prepare AAP keeping in view
their priority and potential and submit the plan to State Horticulture/Bamboo Mission within the allocated
sum. The States may engage TSG/Consultancy services for preparation of Perspective/Strategic/Annual
Action Plans. State Horticulture/ Bamboo Mission in turn will prepare a consolidated proposal for State as a
whole, get it vetted by the respective State Level Executive Committee (SLEC) and furnish the same, including
copy in electronic format, to Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) for consideration by National Level Executive
Committee (EC). All issues relating to horticultural/Bamboo development, covering production, post harvest
management and marketing will be covered by SHMs/SBDAs. Formats for submission of Annual Action Plan
to DAC are specified in Annexure IV (a) & (b).

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5.4
While finalizing the AAPs, due attention will be 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.
6.
FUND FLOW MECHANISM
6.1.
Flow of funds and the utilization by the Implementing Agencies / SHMs / SBDA/ NLAs / PRIs etc from
Government of India and utilization of funds shall be governed by extant financial norms. Funds will
be released to the State Governments. State Government will release funds to the SHMs / State Level
Implementing Agencies, who in turn would make funds available to DMC/ District Implementing Agency. As
far as possible, efforts to make on-line payment to all Implementing Agencies would be ensured, which in
turn will make arrangements for making payment to beneficiaries through electronic transfer, preferably to
their respective bank accounts. Flow chart for release of funds under MIDH is given below
85%
State Govt., NHM

States +15% to
SHM States
DMC/Districts
Beneficiaries
State Govt.,
HMNEH StatesSHM
HMNEH Districts
Beneficiaries
NLA
Beneficiaries
NBM States
FDA/BDA
NHB
Beneficiaries
CDB
Beneficiaries
CIH
Beneficiaries
100%
DAC/HQ Centre
Beneficiaries
100%
6.2.
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Implementing agencies would be required to undertake activities within the funds released by the GOI and
corresponding state share in respect of NHM. No claims of pending liabilities relating to expenditure over
and above released funds will be entertained by DAC.

7.
MISSION INTERVENTIONS
7.1.
The Mission will be demand and need based in each segment. Technology will play an important role in
different interventions. Technologies such as Information Communication Technology (ICT), Remote Sensing
and Geographic Information System will be widely used for planning and monitoring purposes including
identification of sites for creating infrastructure facilities for post harvest management, markets and
production forecasts.
7.2.
The interventions envisaged for achieving desired goals would be varied and regionally differentiated
with focus on potential crops to be developed in clusters by deploying modern and hi-tech interventions,
duly ensuring backward and forward linkages. Revised cost norms and pattern of assistance, as given in
Annexure-V to VIII, will be adopted. Detailed guidelines in respect of NHB, CDB and CIH schemes, including
modalities of approval of projects will be issued separately for effective implementation of these schemes
Key Elements of MIDH

Base line survey (Format at Annexure-IV)
Involvement of PRI (para 4.10)
Area based Annual and Perspective Plans (Para 3 & 5.1).
Applied Research with focus on Region (HMNEH) and crop (Para 7.3)
Demand driven production based on cluster approach (Para 7.4).
Availability of quality seeds and planting material (Para 7.5).
Technology driven programmes to improve productivity and quality, e.g.

Introduction of improved varieties.
Rejuvenation with improved cultivars.
High Density Plantations.
Use of Plastics.
Bee-keeping for crop pollination (para 7.41)
Capacity building of farmers and personnel (Para 7.33).
Mechanization (Para 7.43)
Demonstration of latest technologies (Para 7.44, 7.32)
Post Harvest Management and cold chain (Para 7.46)
Marketing infrastructure development (Para 7.53).
FIGs/FPCs/FPOs (Para 8.4)
Data base generation, compilation and analysis (Para 8.5).
Technical Support by NLAs (Para 9)
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (R & D)

7.3.
Programmes on horticulture and bamboo R & D will be based on applied research in the areas of (i) Seed
& Planting material, including import of planting material, (ii) Technology standardization, (iii) Technology
acquisition and (iv) imparting training & Front Line Demonstration in a project mode. While R&D on
horticulture crops will be confined to NE & Himalayan states, R&D on Bamboo will be on pan India basis.

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Research Institutes under Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Council of Scientific & Industrial
Research (CSIR), Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE) and its institutes, State Forest
Research Institutes, State Agricultural Universities and other Research institutes/organizations in the Public
sector will be eligible for assistance in R&D. Project proposals, in this regard, will be submitted through
the State Horticulture Mission/ State Horticulture Department. In case of Bamboo R & D projects are to
be submitted to NBM directly and research programme should be guided by the Working Group on R & D.
Projects will be approved by the EC/EMC.
PRODUCTION AND PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT
7.4.
The Mission will focus primarily on increasing both production and productivity through adoption of improved
and appropriate technologies for ensuring quality, including genetic upgradation of all horticultural crops and
addressing challenges of climate change. Special emphasis will also be given for adoption of area based
cluster approach towards developing regionally differentiated crops, which are agro-climatically most suitable
for the State/region. Cluster approach will also help in aggregation of farmers into FPOs/FPCs. Availability
of good quality planting material will receive focused attention. Efforts will also be made to establish and
upgrade nurseries and TC Units. This will be supplemented through plantation development programmes
through addition of new areas under improved varieties to meet market demand. Planting material of seed
origin for fruit crops which can be vegetatively propagated will not qualify for subsidy assistance.
PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION OF PLANTING MATERIAL
Nurseries
7.5.
7.6.
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Production and distribution of good quality seeds and planting material will receive top priority. States will
have a network of nurseries for producing planting material, which were established through Central or
State assistance. To meet the requirement of planting material (for bringing additional area under improved
varieties of horticultural crops and for rejuvenation programme for old/senile plantations), assistance will be
provided for setting up new hi-tech nurseries and small nurseries under the Public as well as Private sector.
Hi-tech nurseries will have an area between 1 to 4 ha with a capacity to produce 50,000 plants per ha of
mandated perennial fruit crops / tree spices / aromatic trees / plantation crops per year. The plants produced
will be duly certified for their quality. In case of bamboo, the size of the Hi- Tech nursery will be restricted to
2 ha. The support includes:
(i)
Proper fencing.
(ii)
Scion / Mother block of improved varieties.
(iii)
Root stock block (Rhizome bank in case of bamboo).
(iv)
Net house
(v)
Irrigation facilities
(vi)
Hi-tech green house having insect proof netting on sides and fogging and misting systems.
(vii)
Hardening/maintenance in insect proof net house with light screening properties and sprinkler
irrigation system.
(viii)
Pump house to provide sufficient irrigation to the plants and water storage tank to meet at least 2
days requirement.
(ix)
Soil solarization - steam sterilization system with boilers.
Small nurseries with an area of upto 1.00 ha, will have provision for naturally ventilated green houses and net
houses. Small nurseries will produce 25,000 plants of the mandated perennial vegetatively propagated fruit
plants / tree spices / plantation crops aromatic plants per year, duly certified for its quality.

7.7.
Nurseries will also be regulated under legislation in force relating to seeds and planting material. Efforts will
be made to establish nurseries at production cluster itself.
7.8.
Nurseries will be encouraged to go in for accreditation. Planting material for MIDH will be procured only from
accredited nurseries. The AAP would have area expansion target only upto the level of availability of
good quality planting material from accredited nurseries. SHM will also ensure that all nurseries set up
under MIDH are accredited within period of eighteen months through designated agencies like National
Horticulture Board, State Agricultural Universities, ICAR institutes etc.
7.9.
Nurseries in the Public and Private sector can avail assistance to upgrade nursery infrastructure to meet
accreditation norms. Moreover, NHB will take up projects for setting up mother block and root stock nursery,
as well as nursery accreditation with 100% assistance to public sector as per norms given in Annexure VII.
7.10.
CDB will arrange production and distribution of quality planting material for coconut through Demonstration
cum seed production farms, Regional Nurseries and Nucleus coconut seed farm, as per norms given in
Annexure VIII.
7.11.
The support to Bamboo nurseries will be provided as per norms at Annexure-VI.

Tissue Culture Units
7.12.
New Tissue Culture (TC) units will be established and assistance will be provided for rehabilitation/
strengthening of existing TC Units. New TC units will produce 25 lakh plants of the mandated crop for which
protocols are available for commercial use, except Date palm. In the event of production of lesser number of
plants, cost of lab will be reduced on a pro rata basis ( subject to its viability). New TC unit projects for public
sector will be sanctioned to only those agencies, which have requisite technical manpower. No recurring
expenditure for the manpower and contingencies will be borne under MIDH. Each TC unit would get itself
accredited as per standards and norms of Department of Bio Technology within eighteen months from the
date of receiving funds, failing which the assistance provided under the scheme will have to be returned.
Vegetable Seed Production
7.13.
Estimated cost of vegetable seed production is Rs. 35,000 per ha for open pollinated crops and Rs. 1.50 lakh
per ha for hybrid vegetable seeds. Assistance will be provided @ 100% of total cost to public sector. In the
case of Private sector, assistance will be 50% of cost as credit linked back ended subsidy. Assistance will be
available for a maximum area of 5 ha @ per beneficiary.
7.14.
Production of disease-free vegetable seedlings will be encouraged for hybrid cultivars. Wherever necessary,
plug technology and environment control for germination, growth and hardening of vegetable seedlings may
be introduced. The infrastructure facilities will include a green house with maximum area of 10,000 sq. meter,
including hardening facilities, designed for tropical conditions, with insect netting on sides and rolling poly
sheets. The plants will be propagated in plastic trays having small plugs of varying sizes for different crops.
Sprinkler irrigation system will be installed. The infrastructure for media sterilization i.e. steam boiler, holding
bins, etc will also be provided. Total cost will not exceed Rs. 104.00 lakh for a unit with one ha or Rs. 1040
per sq.m. Assistance will be 100% of cost to Public sector and 50% as credit linked back ended subsidy to
Private sector.
Import of Planting Material
7.15.
With a view to procuring best quality planting material of latest varieties of horticultural crops, a component
of providing assistance for meeting cost of planting material imported from abroad has been included. For
this, assistance will be provided @ 100% of cost to State Government/ PSUs, under NHM, HMNEH and NHB
sub schemes of MIDH.

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7.16.
The State Horticulture Mission/State Bamboo Development Agency will ensure timely availability of good
quality eeds and planting material to farmers.
DOs & DONTs WITH REGARD TO PLANTING MATERIAL

DOs
i. Make a variety wise assessment of requirement and availability.
ii. Nurseries to have mother blocks and required infrastructure.
iii. Planting material should be checked and certified for its quality.
iv. Disease-free material to be supplied to farmers through accredited nurseries.
v. Nurseries established under MIDH to be accredited within one year.
DONTs
i. Use planting material of seedling origin for perennial fruit crops.
ii. Transport planting material over long distances.
Seed Infrastructure
7.17.
To facilitate proper handling, storage and packaging of seeds, assistance will be provided for creating
infrastructure like drying platforms, storage bins, packaging unit and related equipments. Public sector will
receive 100% assistance, while assistance to Private sector will be credit linked back ended subsidy @ 50% of
cost norms.
ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW GARDENS
7.18.
The Mission envisages coverage of area under improved varieties of horticultural crops. Norms for area
expansion of fruits, vegetables, plantation crops and other crops including flowers, spices and aromatic
plants are also given in Annexure-V. Area expansion will be done in conjunction with Mahatma Gandhi
National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) under which cost on labour component of work
such as digging, fencing etc could be met with. Details of assistance for bringing new areas by NBM,CDB
scheme are given in Annexure-VI and Annexure VIII respectively. NHB will take up commercial horticulture
development in open field condition on project mode as per norms given in Annexure VII. Cost of raising
new plantations will, however, vary from crop to crop which will be taken into consideration while providing
assistance to the beneficiary. Indicative unit cost of area expansion of selected fruit crops is given in
Appendix I.
DOs & DONTs WITH REGARD TO NEW GARDENS

DOs
i. Focus on high yielding varieties for productivity enhancement.
ii. Planting material to be sourced from accredited nurseries.
iii. New areas to be taken up in identified clusters of mandated crop.
iv. Micro Irrigation to be integrated for better survival.
v. Payment to be released to the beneficiary as per norms prescribed.
DONTs
i. Take up new gardens in isolated patches in less than 10 ha. blocks.
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MUSHROOM PRODUCTION
7.19.
In case of mushroom, assistance will be provided for setting up of individual mushroom production, spawn
production and compost making units, as per the details given in Annexure V.
REJUVENATION / REPLACEMENT OF SENILE PLANTATIONS / CANOPY MANAGEMENT
7.20.
Rejuvenation programme will address orchards and plantations which have low productivity. It will be
implemented through individual farmers, farmers cooperatives, Self-Help Groups, growers associations and
commodity organizations. Assistance for rejuvenating/replanting senile plantations will be @ 50% of the cost
limited to 2 ha per beneficiary (Annexure V). Assistance will be available only in respect of rejuvenating/
replanting senile and unproductive plantations through proven technologies. However, assistance will
depend on the nature and requirement of particular crop. Canopy management will address maintenance
of tree architecture as a means for productivity enhancement, particularly for fruit crops and high density
plantations. In case of seedling origin, uneconomical orchards will be considered for replanting with improved
varieties.
7.21.
In the case of bamboo, improvement of existing stock in non forest areas will be taken up as per norms given
in Annexure VI.
7.22.
Similarly, in the case of coconut, replanting and rejuvenation of old norms coconut gardens will be taken up
as per norms given in Annexure VIII.
CREATION OF WATER SOURCES
7.23.
Under the Mission, assistance will be provided for creating water sources through construction of community
tanks, farm ponds/reservoirs with plastic / RCC lining to ensure life saving irrigation to horticulture crops
(Annexure V and Annexure VI). This will be in conjunction with MNREGS and wherever possible adequate
convergence has to be ensured. These water bodies may be linked with Micro Irrigation facility for judicious
use of water. Assistance under NHM will be limited to cost of plastic / RCC lining. Lining material should
conform to BIS standards. However, where MGNREGS assistance is not available, 100% assistance, including
the cost of plastic / RCC lining will be provided. Maintenance of the water source will be the responsibility of
the community.
7.24.
Assistance would also be provided for creating water source through construction of farm ponds/tube wells/
dug wells for individuals. For smaller size of the ponds/tube wells/dug wells, cost will be admissible on pro
rata basis depending upon the command area. This will also be in conjunction with MGNREGS. However, for
non MGNREGS beneficiaries, assistance @ 50% of cost will be provided including the cost of plastic / RCC
lining. Lining material should conform to BIS standards. Maintenance of the asset will be the responsibility of
beneficiary.
PROTECTED CULTIVATION
7.25.
Activities like construction of green houses, shade net house, plastic mulching, and plastic tunnels, anti bird/
hail nets would be promoted under the Mission (Annexure V). NHB will implement projects having area
above 2500 sq. m (Annexure VII). Provision has been made for selecting a variety of construction material for
green houses and shade net houses. Preference will be given to using locally available material to minimize
cost of construction of such structures. However, for availing/subsidy assistance, all material/technologies
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PRECISION FARMING DEVELOPMENT AND EXTENSION THROUGH PFDCS

7.26.
Existing Precision Farming Development Centres (PFDC) will be involved to develop regionally differentiated
technologies for their validation and dissemination. Twenty two PFDCs are anchored in SAUs, ICAR
Institute and IIT, Kharagpur. On account of their experience in conducting applied research on plasticulture
application, they have expertise in terms of manpower and equipment. PFDCs will be equipped with
necessary hardware and software needed for generating information on precision farming techniques on the
farmers field. The ultimate goal is to provide requisite information to farmers so that they are in a position to
apply necessary inputs. Other organisations like ICAR Institutes and Institutes in Private sector will also be
involved in technology development. For this purpose financial assistance would be provided to PFDCs from
MIDH on project basis through the SHMs. PFDCs will take up the activities such as trials, demonstrations for
plasticulture and precision farming technologies for horticulture crops, survey to ascertain field adoption of
the technology, training of farmers/ officials, display centre, publicity etc. PFDCs will submit annual plan for
their activity to SHM with a copy to NCPAAH, well in advance.
PROMOTION OF INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT (INM) AND INTEGRATED PEST
MANAGEMENT (IPM)
7.27.
Assistance for Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) measures
will be provided for horticultural crops as well as bamboo, as indicated in Annexure-V and Annexure-VI
respectively. Assistance will also be available for developing facilities like Disease Forecasting Units (DFUs),
Bio Control Labs, Plant Health Clinics and Leaf/Tissue Analysis labs, both under Public and Private sector
except for DFUs, which will be only in Public sector. It will be the responsibility of the beneficiary to get the
bio control agents registered for commercial sale.
7.28.
Under INM component, subsidy can be avalied for use of liquid biofetilizers of N, P and K such as Rhizobium/
Azospirillum/Azotobactor, Phosphate Solubilising Bacteria (PSB) and Potash Mobilizing Bacteria (KMB), to be
applied in combination, in demonstration and other programmes, for which total assistance will be limited to
50% of cost, or Rs. 300.00 per ha., for a maximum area of four ha per beneficiary
ORGANIC FARMING
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7.29.
Organic farming in horticulture will be promoted to harness environmental and economic benefits by way of
adoption of organic farming techniques along with its certification.
7.30.
For adopting organic farming for perennial and non perennial fruit crops, vegetables, aromatic plants, spices
etc., additional assistance will be given @ 50% of cost over and above the area expansion programme for
a maximum area of 4 ha per beneficiary, spread over a period of three years. For organic cultivation of
vegetables, assistance will be limited to Rs. 10,000/- per ha spread over a period of three years. Assistance
will be used for generating on-farm inputs. NHM will also provide financial assistance for establishing vermi
compost units and HDPE Vermibeds @ 50% of cost subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000/- per beneficiary for
a unit having size of 30 x 8 x 2.5. For smaller units, assistance will be on prorata basis. For HDPE Vermibed
of 96 cft size (12x4x2), the cost will be Rs. 16,000/ per bed and assistance will be limited to 50% of cost.
Specification and design parameters of Agro Textiles - HDPE woven beds for vermiculture will conform to BIS
standards (IS 15907:2010). Organic certification will be guided by service providers and certification agencies
accredited by APEDA.

DOs & DONTs WITH REGARD TO ORGANIC FARMING

DOs
i.
Only take up such crops which command a premium.
ii.
Ensure market linkages for the organic produce
iii. Organic certification by accredited agencies to be ensured.

DONTs
i.
Take up organic farming in isolated patches.
ii.
Limit interventions to procurement and supply of organic inputs.
GOOD AGRICULTURE PRACTICES (GAP)

7.31.
GAP certification has been introduced to encourage farmers to adopt good agricultural practices in line with
global GAP, so that farmers are able to get better price for their produce in domestic as well as international
market. Assistance for this purpose will be @ 50% of cost for maximum area of four ha per beneficiary
(Annexure V). Certification agencies to be involved for this will be as per list approved by APEDA.
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR HORTICULTURE
7.32.
Centres of Excellence may be established for different horticultural products which will serve as
demonstration and training centres as well as source of planting material and vegetable seedlings under
protected cultivation.
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (HRD) IN HORTICULTURE
7.33.
Under HRD programme, training of farmers, entrepreneurs, field level workers and officers will be taken
up. Programme for providing appropriate training to farmers for adoption of high yielding varieties of crops
and farming system will be taken up at state level and outside the state. Programme for training of officials
concerned with implementation field level workers who will in turn train/guide farmers will also be taken up
(Annexure V & Annexure VI).
7.34.
Assistance for organizing training courses for Supervisors, Entrepreneurs, Gardeners and Field Functionaries
will be continued during XII Plan.
7.35.
Training programme for Supervisors, Entrepreneurs will be organised through selected State Agricultural
Universities (SAU), ICAR Institutes, Deemed Universities/Private Universities recognized by UGC having faculty
in horticulture and Gardeners training through Krishi Vigyan Kendras and SAUs/ Deemed Universities/Private
Universities recognized by UGC recognized by UGC having faculty in horticulture, while departmental staff will
be trained under various ongoing training programmes. Training expenses will be met by the Mission.
7.36.
Minimum qualification for Supervisory & Entrepreneurs training programme would be Higher Secondary and
for Gardeners it would be Class-VIII (Middle) standard.
7.37.
Institutions identified for training should have minimum infrastructure facilities including class rooms, staff,
hostel facilities etc.
7.38.
The courses will be of one year duration for Supervisors and of six months for Gardeners and of three months
for Entrepreneurs. In order to attract the candidates and more importantly retain them and prevent their
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residential. At the end of the training, Supervisors will be awarded a Diploma in horticulture, while Gardeners
and Entrepreneurs will be awarded a Certificate of training in horticulture. At least 25 Supervisors, 50
Gardeners and 25 Entrepreneurs will be trained in each participating institution annually.
7.39.
In case States wish to organize specialized training courses on horticulture related subjects, assistance will be
provided for the same to concerned Institutes directly, based on recommendation of concerned State (s). Such
training would generally be of short duration of 7 - 10 days for 20 to 25 participants.
7.40.
Trainers, who are required to train others, can be deputed abroad for training, for which assistance would
be made available for meeting the travel cost and course fee. Concerned State Departments of Horticulture/
Agriculture/SHM function as nodal agency for this purpose. Funds will be made available to SHMs for
meeting expenses of candidates involved in implementation of Mission programmes based on their specific
proposal.
POLLINATION SUPPORT THROUGH BEE-KEEPING
7.41.
In order to maximize agricultural production, honey-bee can be used as an important input. The responsibility
of coordinating the bee-keeping development programme in State will be vested in the identified State
Designated Agency (SDA) or any institution/society having capability. National Bee Board (NBB) will be
responsible for coordinating beekeeping activity in states.
7.42.
Assistance will be available for activities on development of nucleus stock of honey bees, bee breeding,
distribution of honey bee colonies hives and bee keeping equipments (Annexure V).
HORTICULTURE MECHANIZATION
7.43.
Horticulture mechanization is aimed to improve farm efficiency and reduce drudgery of farm work force.
Assistance in this regard will be provided for activities such as procurement of power operated machines
& tools, besides import of new machines (Annexure V). Assistance for horticulture mechanization will also
be available to such grower associations, farmer groups, Self Help Groups, women farmer groups having at
least 10 members, who are engaged in cultivation of horticultural crops, provided balance 60% of the cost
of machines and tools is borne by such groups. SHM will enter in to MoU with such association/groups to
ensure proper upkeep, running and maintenance of the machines and tools.
TECHNOLOGY DISSEMINATION THROUGH DEMONSTRATIONS/ FRONT LINE DEMONSTRATION
7.44.
Latest technologies will be promoted on crop specific cultivation, use of IPM/INM, protected cultivation,
organic farming through farmer participatory demonstration in a compact area of one ha, which will be
organized at strategic locations in farmers field for which assistance will be limited to 75% of cost. For green
house cultivation, area will be limited to 500 sq. meter. Farms in public sector, SAUs, Deemed Universities
having faculty in horticulture, could be sites for Front Line Demonstrations, for which 100% assistance will be
provided, and maximum assistance will not exceed Rs. 25 lakh per project.
7.45.
Demonstration on bamboo will be taken up as per norms indicated in Annexure VI and on coconut as per
norms given in Annexure VIII.
INTEGRATED POST HARVEST MANAGEMENT
7.46.
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Under post-harvest management, including that for Medicinal plants, activities like handling, grading,
pre- conditioning, packaging, transient storage, transportation, distribution, curing and ripening and where
possible long term storage can be taken up. Existing schemes of the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection
(DMI) and National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) will be leveraged to the extent possible.
MIDH would include projects relating to establishment of pre-cooling units, on-farm pack houses, mobile
pre-cooling units, staging cold rooms, cold storage units with and without controlled atmosphere capability,

integrated cold chain system, supply of refrigerated vans, refrigerated containers, primary/mobile processing
units, ripening chambers, evaporative/low energy cool chambers, preservation units, onion storage units and
zero energy cool chambers. These projects will be entrepreneur driven and provided credit linked back-ended
subsidy. PSUs/Government agencies/ Cooperatives/growers association recognized/registered by the DMCs,
having at least 25 members, will also be entitled to avail assistance for such activities. They may avail back
ended subsidy without credit link, subject to condition that they are able to meet their share of the project
cost.
COLD CHAIN INFRASTRUCTURE
7.47.
Assistance for setting up of new cold storage infrastructure will be available only to multi-chamber cold
storage units with technologies which are energy efficient with provision for thermal insulation, humidity
control, advanced cooling systems, automation, etc., having specifications and standards approved by the
Ministry. While Cold storages (Long term storage and distribution hubs) upto 5000 MT capacity will be
promoted under NHM/HMNEH sub-schemes (Annexure V), capacity above 5000 MT upto 10000 MT will
be promoted under NHB sub-scheme (Annexure VII). In this context, for cold storages, 3.4 cubic metres
(cum.) (120 cubic feet (cft.) of chamber volume shall be considered equivalent to one MT of storage capacity.
Similarly, for refrigerated transport, 3 cum (106 cft) of chamber volume shall be equivalent to one MT of
storage capacity and for ripening chambers, 11 cum of chamber volume shall be equivalent to one MT of
storage capacity. Assistance for pre cooling unit will be linked to pack-houses and cold rooms (staging).
Similarly assistance for staging cold room will be linked to existing & new pre-coolers.
7.48.
Extant specifications standards and protocols on cold storage and cold-chain components will be adhered
to while approving cold storage projects. Revisions to technical standards and adherence protocols shall be
updated by National Centre for Cold-chain Development (NCCD) as necessary when improved technologies
and efficiencies are introduced/understood/approved.
7.49.
Assistance can also be availed for a combination of PHM infrastructure components by a beneficiary, within
the prescribed norms of individual items. Assistance will be available to individuals, Group of farmers/
growers/ consumers, Partnership/ Proprietary firms, Self Help Groups (SHGs), Farmers Producer Organization
(FPOs), Companies, Corporations, Cooperatives, Cooperative Marketing Federations, Local bodies, Agricultural
Produce Market Committees (APMC) & Marketing Boards and State Governments.
7.50.
Assistance will also be available for taking up cold chain components so as to integrate the activities into a
single project, as a new component during XII Plan.
7.51.
In the case of bamboo, PHM will include post harvest storage and treatment facilities for bamboo, as per
norms given in Annexure VI.
7.52.
Proposals on long distance transport solutions on project basis shall be supported under NHB sub-scheme.
CREATION OF MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE
7.53.
Main objectives of providing assistance under this component are (a) to encourage investments from private
and cooperative sectors in the development of marketing infrastructure for horticulture commodities (b)
strengthen existing horticulture markets including wholesale and rural markets; (c) focus on promotion of
grading, standardization and quality certification of horticulture produce at farm/market level to enable
farmers to realize better price; and (d) create general awareness among farmers, consumers, entrepreneurs
and market functionaries on market related agricultural practices.
7.54.
Assistance under the Scheme will be provided as credit linked back ended subsidy for setting up whole
sale markets, rural markets/apni mandis and retail markets. In case of Terminal markets, assistance will
be provided in accordance with approved norms, for which guidelines have been issued separately ,and

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available on the NHM website. Assistance will also be provided for setting up static / mobile vending cart/
platform with cool chamber. Assistance will also be extended for setting up functional infrastructure as credit
linked back ended subsidy.
7.55.
Assistance for setting up markets will only be given to those States/UTs which have amended their State
Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) Act and have also notified the amended rules there under
to implement the provisions for:
a)
Setting up of new markets in private and cooperative sector;
b)
Direct marketing (sourcing of horticulture produce directly from growers by wholesalers/ bulk
retailers/ processors/ exporters/ end users). (If trade transaction of horticulture perishables
takes place outside the market-yard, no market fee should be levied)
c)
Doing away with requirement of having a premises within the market yard for grant of license.
d)
Contract farming and.
e)
Waiver of market fee on perishable horticulture produce.
7.56.
Assistance will be available to individuals, Group of farmers/growers/consumers, Partnership/ Proprietary

firms, Self Help Groups (SHGs), Farmers Producer Organization (FPOs), Companies, Corporations,
Cooperatives, Cooperative Marketing Federations, Local bodies, Agricultural Produce Market Committees
(APMC) & Marketing Boards and State Governments. Projects submitted by only those APMCs will be
considered for assistance, which do not levy market cess on horticulture produce.
7.57.
Cost of land involved in infrastructure projects will be restricted to 15 percent of project cost in rural areas
and 25 percent in urban areas. The entrepreneur will not alienate land during period of loan for any purpose
other than the purpose for which project is sanctioned. A separate undertaking from entrepreneur is required
to be included in this regard in the DPR. Size of project will be determined on basis of economic viability and
commercial considerations;
7.58.
Quality control / analysis lab has been included under the Mission wherein assistance will be provided for
setting up quality control labs having necessary infrastructure and manpower facility to check quality of
horticultural produce vis--vis international standards (Annexure V).
7.59.
In the case of bamboo, assistance will be extended for setting up Bamboo Bazaars, Bamboo wholesale retail
markets near villages and retail outlets as per norms indicated in Annexure VI.
PROCESSING & VALUE ADDITION
7.60.
Processing of horticultural produce and value addition is an important activity. While primary/ minimal
processing units will be promoted under NHM, large scale processing units will be promoted by Ministry of
Food Processing Industries (MFPI), out of their ongoing Schemes. However, food processing units in Himachal
Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Uttarakhand will be promoted under HMNEH sub scheme as per norms
indicted in Annexure V.
7.61.
The NHB will take up projects on product promotion, market information and market intelligence services for
horticulture crops. CDB will take up similar services for coconut.
INSURANCE SCHEMES ON COCONUT
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7.62.
The CDB will implement schemes on (i) Coconut Palm Insurance and (ii) Kera Suraksha Insurance for the
benefit of Coconut growers, as per norms given in Annexure VIII.
7.63.
The MIDH will encourage organization of farmers into FPOs/FPCs and guidelines issued by Small Farmers
Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) from time to time for aggregation of FPOs will prevail.

8.
MISSION MANAGEMENT
SUPPORT TO STATE HORTICULTURE MISSION/IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES
8.1.
For managing various activities of Mission at State & District Mission offices and implementing agencies
for administrative expenses, Consultants at State & District level, project preparation, computerization,
contingency etc, 5% of total annual expenditure will be provided to State Horticulture Missions/implementing
Agencies. State/ implementing agencies will make provision for this in their Annual Action Plan.
8.2.
Separate provision will be available for awareness generation and promotional programmes on horticulture,
as per prescribed norms.
INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING / FPO FORMATION
8.3.
Mission Head Quarter at National & State level and that of NHB and CDB will be strengthened for database
creation and collection, use of Information Technology, development of software and procurement of
hardware, hiring of vehicle etc, for which funding will be made under TSG component of the Mission.
8.4.
Assistance will be available for strengthening / promoting Farmer Interest Groups (FIG), Farmer Producer
Organizations (FPO) and Growers Associations involved in development of Horticulture crops.
HORTICULTURE DATABASE
8.5.
Provision has been made for strengthening horticulture statistical database, which will be implemented
through active involvement of SHMs, Directorate of Horticulture and Institutes like Indian Agricultural
Statistical Research Institute etc. on a project mode. Institutions like IASRI will be engaged as NLA for
undertaking specific project on horticulture statistics.
SUPPORT TO NATIONAL LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
8.6.
The MIDH, within the ambit of sub missions, shall provide funds to National level organizations including
cooperatives and FPOs for taking up innovative projects in the area of horticulture development, post harvest
management, processing and marketing depending upon the soundness of its financial position and previous
experience. Funding will be provided under the relevant components of the Mission.
COLLABORATION WITH INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES
8.7.
Attempts will be made to collaborate with international agencies like FAO, World Bank, Asian Development
Bank and countries which have a developed modern horticulture sector for taking up programmes for
development of horticulture. FAO has a Unilateral Trust Fund (UTF) programme under which there is provision
to operate projects on mutually agreed terms and conditions. Under collaborative programme, activities to be
undertaken would include import of planting material, hiring of International Domain Experts, organize study
tours and organize training programmes under aegis of MIDH. Funds for this purpose will be earmarked in
Annual Budget of Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India
(DAC), under TSG component of the Mission. However for implementing project under bi-lateral agreement or
multi-lateral agency undertaking, programme funds shall be utilized.
EVALUATION & OTHER STUDIES
8.8.
Term end evaluation will be conducted at the end of the XII Plan. Concurrent evaluation will also be
carried out by engaging suitable agencies. Assistance for such studies will be on project basis. The MIDH
will commission short term studies on various aspects of horticulture depending on need and emerging
requirements. Such studies will also be on project basis. Monitoring Missions, comprising of experts will be
sent to States from time to time by National Mission, which will be organized through the TSG. States will
also conduct evaluation studies on project basis under State level TSG component.

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9.
ROLE OF NATIONAL LEVEL AGENCIES
9.1.
National Horticulture Board (NHB), Gurgaon

NHB will implement programmes as sub-scheme of MIDH (Annexure VII). NHB will also house the national
level TSG besides the TSG for NHM and NBM and extend administrative, logistical and personnel support
towards the implementation of NHM and NBM. Details about NHB are available on its web site (www.nhb.
gov.in).
9.2.
Coconut Development Board, Kochi

CDB will implement programmes as sub-scheme of MIDH (Annexure VIII). It will also house the TSG for
coconut related programme. Details about CDB are available on its web site (www.coconutboard.nic.in).
9.3.
Small Farmers Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC), New Delhi

Small Farmers Agri-business Consortium (SFAC) (www.sfacindia.com) will provide necessary handholding
with regard to the NE and Himalayan States. It will be lead agency for the formation of of Farmers
Associations/ Groups and their tie-up with financial institutions and market aggregators. It will also house the
TSG for HMNEH, CIH and VIUC schemes.
9.4.
Directorate of Cashew and Cocoa Development (DCCD), Kochi

DCCD (www.dccd.gov.in) will be responsible for implementing, coordinating and monitoring activities relating
to plantation crops, excluding coconut and arecanut and will also be responsible for organizing National level
training programmes, seminars & workshops on cashew and cocoa on regular intervals (Annexure V).
9.5.
Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development (DASD), Calicut

DASD will be responsible for implementing, coordinating and monitoring the activities on development
of arecanut, spices, and aromatic plants and will be responsible for organizing National level training
programmes, seminars and workshops on Arecanut, spices and medicinal & aromatic plants on regular
intervals (Annexure V).
9.6.
National Committee on Plasticulture Applications in Agriculture & Horticulture (NCPAAH), New Delhi
NCPAH (www.ncpahindia.com) will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring activities relating to micro
irrigation, precision farming and hi-tech horticulture implemented through SHMs and Precision Farming
Development Centres (PFDCs) (Annexure V).
9.7.
National Horticulture Research & Development Foundation, Nashik

National Horticulture Research & Development Foundation (NHRDF), Nashik (www.nhrdf.com) will be
responsible for implementing programmes relating to development of vegetables including production and
supply of quality seeds (Annexure V).
9.8.
National Bee Board (NBB)

National Bee Board (NBB) (www.nbb.gov.in) will be responsible for providing technical support as well as
implementation of promotional programmes relating to beekeeping (Annexure V).
9.9.
National Seeds Corporation, New Delhi

National Seeds Corporation (NSC) (www.indiaseeds.com) will be responsible for taking up programmes for
production and supply of good quality seed and planting material (Annexure V).
9.10.
National Research Centre for Citrus, Nagpur

National Research Centre for Citrus (NRCC), Nagpur (www.nrccitrus.nic.in) will be implementing the mission
mode programme on Technology Mission on Citrus (Annexure V).

9.11.
State Farm Corporation of India, New Delhi

State Farms Corporation of India (SFCI), New Delhi will be responsible for development and supply of good
quality seed and planting material (Annexure V).
9.12.
Hindustan Insecticides Ltd. (HIL)

HIL (www.hil.gov.in) will be responsible for production and supply of good quality vegetable seeds
(Annexure V).
9.13.
National Institute for Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad

MANAGE (www.manage.gov.in) will be responsible for taking up HRD related programme for training field
functionaries under NHM and HMNEH (Annexure V).
9.14.
Fresh & Healthy Enterprises Ltd. (FHEL), New Delhi

FHEL (www.fhel.co.in) will be responsible for carrying out feasibility studies and preparing DPRs for
integrated cold chain for horticulture commodities, involving long distance haulage by Railways
(Annexure V).
9.15.
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), New Delhi
APEDA, (www.apeda.gov.in) Ministry of Commerce will be involved in promoting coordinated development of
Agri-Export Zones (AEZ) for horticultural crops and coordinate with MIDH, for promoting export of horticulture
crops.
9.16.
Directorate of Marketing & Inspection (DMI), New Delhi

DMI will be responsible for providing market intelligence and monitoring of programmes relating to marketing
of horticulture crops (www.agmarknet.nic.in).
9.17.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MFPI), New Delhi

MFPI (www.mofpi.nic.in) will extend its support to establishment of Food Processing units in clusters
promoted in MIDH and offer its technical support and assistance, especially in HMNEH areas.
9.18.
National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), New Delhi

NMPB (www.nmpb.nic.in) would implement its scheme relating to development of medicinal plants in
coordination with MIDH.
9.19.
Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), Nagaland

CIH will be responsible for coordinating the activities of technology generation, transfer and dissemination of
improved production technologies available in North Eastern Region.
9.20.
National Centre for Cold Chain Development (NCCD)

NCCD (http://nccd.gov.in) will guide policy and set standards for development of integrated cold chain in the
country, for perishable fruits, vegetables and other allied agricultural commodities to link with markets and
also work in close collaboration with industry and other stake holders (Annexure V and Annexure VII).
9.21
National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Sonipat, Haryana
NIFTEM (www.niftem.ac.in) will assist in setting up food standards, businesses incubation including
knowledge sharing in the field of food technology and management, networking and coordinating with other
institutions in the field.

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ANNEXURE I
Activity mapping for effective devolution of funds, functions and functionaries under
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
A. MIDH FUNDS
S.No.
Scheme subcomponent/
funding
stream
1.
NHM
2.
HMNEH
3.
NBM
4.
Allocation
(Rs. Cr.)
Percent Allocation based on function (s)

Centre
State
District
Intermediate
Village
Panchayat Panchayat Panchayat
As per
annual
budget
85
15
100
100
NHB
100
5.
CDB
100
6.
CIH
100
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Local government
0.50-1.00
0.50-1.00

Remarks
User
group/
civil
society
For community tanks,
capacity building through
HRD, FPO formation.
Since projects will be
implemented by the
beneficiaries directly
without routing
funds through State
Government, participation
of local government will
be to a limited extent in
respect of these 3 sub
schemes.
ANNEXURE I
B. MIDH FUNCTIONS
S. No.
ACTIVITY
DESCRIPTION
Union
Government
State
Government
Activity Category
District
Planning
Committee
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PLANNING

BODIES
Panchayati Raj System
District
Panchayat
Intermediate
Panchayat
Village
Panchayat
User
Groups.
SHGs.
etc.
1.
Setting Standards Formulate

guidelines and
cost norms for
implementation
of MIDH scheme
Disseminate
guidelines
and norms at
District level,
preferably in
local language
Disseminate
guidelines of
MIDH.
Disseminate
guidelines at
block level and
below.
2.
Planning
Provide
framework for
preparing State
Horticulture
Mission
Document
(SHMD) and
Annual Action
Plan.
1. Prepare
strategic plan.
2. Prepare State
Horticulture
Mission
Document.
3. Prepare State
Annual Action
Plans (AAP)
Formulate
District
Horticulture
Mission
Document
(DHMD) and
District Annual
Action Plan
(DAAP)
Contribute
in preparing
DHMD and
DAAP.
Contribute
in selection
of crop and
activities
3.
Implementation
of sub schemes
and components.
Planting material,
production &
productivity
improvement
programmers,
HRD,
infrastructure
for PHM and
Marketing
formation of FPO
etc.
Release of
funds to States/
Agencies by
DAC.
Release of
funds to
District level
and State level
implementing
Agencies.
Prioritize
projects as per
requirement of
district
Select
location
of activity
within the
district, select
beneficiaries,
implement
specific
projects
Contribute
Maintain
in selection assets
of
created
beneficiaries
and
implement
specific
projects, as
allocated
4.
Monitoring &
Evaluation of
Projects
1. Review
monthly
progress through
web enabled
progress
monitoring
system.
2. Conduct
midterm
end Impact
Evaluation
1. Furnish
monthly
progress
through web.
2. Conduct
concurrent
evaluation
1. Review
progress at
panchayat
level on
specific
activities.
2. Provide
feed-back
to State
Government.
Provide
feed back
on progress
to District
Panchayat

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ANNEXURE I
C. MIDH FUNCTIONARIES
S. No.
Union
Government
State Government
District Planning
Committee
LOCAL GOVERNMENT & PLANNING BODIES

Panchayati Raj System
District
Panchayat
1.
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Horticulture
Division Staff,
DAC
Staff of :
a) State Horticulture
Department,
b) State Horticulture
Mission
c) State Implementing
Agencies
d) Contractual staff
As constituted
by the State
Government
State Govt.
to devolve
functionaries as
per activities to
be implemented
under MIDH.

Intermediate
Panchayat
Village Panchayat
State Govt. to
devolve functionaries
as per activities to
be implemented
under MIDH.
ANNEXURE- II
Indicative Composition of Technical Support Group under MIDH
A. NATIONAL LEVEL
S.No.
Items
Total
Honorarium
Per month ( In Rs )
1.
Chief Consultant
15
70,000/-
2.
Consultant (Need based) 5
3000/day
3.
Resource Person
30,000/-
4.
Senior Programmer
42,000/-
5.
Stenographer
10
15,000/-
6.
Data Entry Operator
10
15,000/-
7.
MTS
10
12,000/-
Remarks
Should not be less than the Minimum wages

as notified by Delhi Governments/ Labour
Department/ State Government.
B. STATE LEVEL
S.No.
Items
Total
Honorarium
Per month ( In Rs )
1.
State Horticulture/
Bamboo Consultant
31
50,000/-
2.
Horticulture/ Bamboo
Assistant
60
20,000/-
3.
Programmer
30
30,000/-
4.
Data Entry Operator
30
10,000/-
Remarks
Should not be less than the Minimum wages

as notified by Labour Department of State
Government.
C. DISTRICT LEVEL
S.No.
Items
Total
Honorarium
Per month ( In Rs )
1.
District Horticulture/ Bamboo Consultant
400
30,000/-
2.
Field Consultant
2000
20,000/-

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ANNEXURE- III
DELEGATION OF POWERS FOR APPROVING PROJECTS UNDER MIDH SCHEME
(Sub-Schemes of NHM, HMNEH, NBM and CIH)*
A. BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EC)

S. No
Component/Category of Items
Cost limit as per MIDH Scheme

(Rupees in lakh)
1.
R & D Projects
Above 50.00 / project up to 100.00/ project
2.
Marketing infrastructure
Above 99.00 up to 15,000.00
3.
Post Harvest Management infrastructure, including Cold Chain Supply

System, Food Processing Industries
Above 500.00
4.
INM/IPM Infrastructure
Above 500.00
5.
Centre of Excellence
Above 500.00
6.
Special Interventions
Above 100.00
7.
Need based projects (Seminars/workshops/ Exhibitions / Training & Study Above 50.00/project
Tours abroad, etc)
8.
Mission Management/ TSG, Data base, Survey, FPO
Above 300.00
9.
Other components not covered above
Project based
B. BY EMPOWERED MONITORING COMMITTEE (EMC)

S. No

(Rupees in lakh)
1.
R & D Projects
Up to 50.00/ project
2.
Planting material Infrastructure (Hi-tech Nursery, TC Unit, Seed

Infrastructure, import of planting material
Above 25.00 up to 250.00
3.
Organic farming, Certification & GAP
Above 200.00
4.
Above 50.00 up to 500.00
5.

System, Processing, including projects related to reefer transport,
ripening and add-on technology components.
Above 200.00 up to 500.00
6.
Above 25.00 up to 99.00
7.
Centre of Excellence
Up to 500.00
8.
Special Interventions
Up to 100.00
9.
Need based projects (Seminars/ Workshops/ Exhibitions/ Training & Study Above 20.00 up to 50.00/project
Tours abroad, etc)
10.
Mission Management/ TSG, Data base, survey, FPO
Up to 300.00
C. BY MISSION DIRECTOR (MIDH)

S. No
1.
If costs are as per norms specified in Annexure V/ VI.
30

(Rupees in lakh)
Up to 10.00

ANNEXURE III
D. BY STATE LEVEL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (SLEC)

S. No

(Rupees in lakh)
1.
Planting material Infrastructure (Hi-tech Nursery, TC Unit, Seed

Infrastructure
Up to 25.00
2.
Mushroom
Up to 20.00
3.
Protected cultivation
Up to 70.00
4.
Organic farming, Certification & GAP
Up to 200.00
5.
Up to 50.00
6.
Horticulture Mechanization
Up to 7.00
7.
HRD
Up to 20.00
8.
Demonstration
Up to 25.00
9.

Up to 200.00
System, Processing, excluding projects related to reefer transport, ripening
and add-on technology components.
10.
Up to 25.00
11.
Need based projects (Seminars/ Workshops/ Exhibitions)
Up to 20.00/project
E. BY STATE MISSION DIRECTOR, SHM/ HMNEH/NBM

S. No
1.
By State Mission Directors, if costs are as per norms specified in

Annexure V & VI.

(Rupees in lakh)
Up to 5.00
*Note: Projects of NHB and CDB will be approved by the respective Committees of these Boards

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ANNEXURE-IV (a)
FORMAT FOR SUBMITTING ACTION PLAN FOR NHM / HMNEH SUBSCHEMES UNDER MIDH
Name of State:
Name of Sub-Scheme:
Year of Action Plan:
Summary Indicators:
AREA, PRODUCTION & PRODUCTIVITY (APP) (YEAR 200)*

Sl.No
Crop
1.
Fruits
(a) Name of Perennial fruits
(i)
(ii)
(b) Name of Non perennial fruits
(i)
(ii)
2.
Vegetable Crops Name

(i)
(ii)
3.
Spices
(a) Name of Seed Spices
(i)
(ii)
(b) Name of Rhizomatic Spices
(i)
(ii)
(c) Name of Tree Spices
(i)
4.
Flowers
(i) Loose flowers
(ii) Bulbous flowers
(iii) Cut flowers
5.
Aromatic Plants Name

(i)
(ii)
6.
Plantation crops / BambooName

(i)
(ii)
7.
Mushroom
Area (000 ha)
Production (000 MT)
Total
(* This should be supported with the APP data for each district in the State.) Summary of Action Plan:
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Productivity (t/ha)
ANNEXURE-IV (a)
Summary of Action Plan

Financial
(Rupees on Lakh)
Sl.No
Activity
Balance as on
01.04.200
1.
Research & Development (Project)
2.
New Nurseries (No)
3.
Additional coverage of area to be

given crop wise (ha)
4.
Rejuvenation (ha)
5.
INM/IPM (ha)
6.
Protected cultivation (ha)
7.
Organic farming (ha)
8.
Water sources (no)
9.
Horticulture Mechanization (No)
10.
Training of farmers (no)
11.
PHM Infrastructures (no)
12.
New Markets (no)
13.
New Processing units (no)
14.
Formation of FPOs
15.
Monitoring/TSG
Outlay as per action

plan
Percentage of total
Total
PHYSICAL: (QUANTIFIABLE MAJOR OUTPUTS) FOR THE YEAR:

Sl.No
Activity
Sl.No
Activity
1.
Research & Development

(Project)
8.
Water sources (no)
2.
New Nurseries (No)
9.
Horticulture Mechanization (No)
3.
Additional coverage of area

to be given crop wise (ha)
10.
Training of farmers (no)
4.
Rejuvenation (ha)
11.
PHM Infrastructures (no)
5.
INM/IPM (ha)
12.
New Markets (no)
6.
Protected cultivation (ha)
13.
New Processing units (no)
7.
Organic farming (ha)
14.
Formation of FPOs
Total
Ha. / No.
Ha. / No.
Total

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Annexure-IV (a) (contd.)

FORMAT FOR SUBMITTING DETAILED ACTION PLAN
Description
1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
1.1 Geography & Climate
1.2 Potential of Horticulture
1.3 Land Availability
1.4 Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Challenges (SWOC) Analysis
1.5 Nursery subplan indicating requirement and availability of planting material with mechanism in place to ensure quality
and accreditation
2. PROJECT DETAILS
2.1 Objectives, Strategy& Road Map
2.2 Implementation Agency with contact address, phone & email ID
2.3 Salient aspects of the Annual Action Plan
2.4 Plantation Development including Supporting Infrastructure
2.5 Research & Development
2.6 Post Harvest Infrastructure and Management
2.7 Production of Planting Material
2.8 Establishment of New Gardens / Area Expansion
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2.8.1
Fruits (Perennial)(a) Without integration(b) With integration
2.8.2
Fruits (NonPerennial)(a) Without integration(b) With integration
2.8.3
Spices and Aromatic Plants (a) Without integration(b) With integration
2.8.4
Flowers (a) Without integration(b) With integration
2.8.5
Plantation crops(a) Without integration(b) With integration
2.8.6
Bamboo(a) Forest Areas / Public land(b) Non Forest Areas

Annexure-IV (a) (contd.)
2.9 Rejuvenation/Replacement of Senile Plantation / Improvement & Existing stock (bamboo)

2.10 Protected Cultivation
2.11 Promotion of INM/IPM
2.12 Organic Farming with certification
2.13 Creation of water sources
2.14 HRD in Horticulture
2.15 Post Harvest Management Infrastructure
2.16 Marketing Infrastructure
3. MISSION MANAGEMENT
3.1 Technical Support Group
3.2 Promotion of FPO
3.3 Base Line Survey
4. ANNEXURES
I.
Map of State and Districts indicating potential belt and location of existing infrastructure facilities like
nurseries, TC units, seed infrastructure, INM/IPM infrastructure, pack houses, precooling units, ref. vans,
ripening chambers, cold storage units, markets, processing units etc and location of proposed
infrastructure to be created.
II. District wise area, production and productivity for major horticulture crops from 200405 onwards.
III. District wise breakup of physical programme with identified cluster and crops.
IV. Technical backstopping with identified institutes/agency.

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Annexure-IV (b)
FORMAT FOR SUBMITTING ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR NBM SCHEME
STATE: _____________________________________________________ YEAR
Sl.No.
Components
1.
Hi-tech Nurseries in public sector (in nos.)
2.
Hi-tech Nurseries in private sector (in nos.)
3.
Small Nurseries in public sector (in nos.)
4.
Small Nurseries in private sector (in nos.)
5.
Rehabilitation of existing TC units in public sector (in nos.)
6.
Rehabilitation of existing TC units in private sector (in nos.)
7.
Plantation in forest areas/ public land (through JFMC/ Panchayati Raj

Institutions/ SHGs, Women group etc.) (in ha.)
8.
Plantation in non-forest areas (in ha.)
9.
Maintenance for Plantation upto 2013-14 in forest area
10.
Maintenance for Plantation upto 2013-14 in non-forest area
11.
Maintenance for Plantation upto 2013-14 in non-forest Govt. land
12.
Maintenance for Plantation w.e.f. 2014-15 in forest area/Public land
Estimated cost
First Year 25%

Second Year 25%
13.
Maintenance for Plantation w.e.f. 2015-16 in non-forest area

First Year 25%
Second Year 25%
14.
Improvement of existing stock (in ha.)
15.
Transfer Technology & HRD

(a) Training of farmers (in nos.)
(i)
Within state
(ii) Outside state

(b) Training of field functionaries/ artisans (in nos.)
(i)
Within state
(ii) Study tour to progressive states/ units (group of minimum 5

participants)
(d) Demonstration of Technology (in nos.)
(e) Workshop/Seminars/ Training at:
(i)
International Level
(ii) National Level

(iii) State Level
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Targets Proposed
Phy
Fin (in Rs. Lakh)
Annexure-IV (b)
16.
Pest and Disease Management (in ha.)
17
Creation of Water resources (in unit)

(i)
Community tanks/on farm ponds/on farm water reservoirs

with use of plastic/RCC lining
(ii) Water harvesting system for individuals- for storage of water

in 20mx20mx3m ponds/wells @ Rs.100/- cum
18.
Integrated Post Harvest Management

(i)
19.
Post harvest storage & treatment facilities for bamboo (in nos.)
Establishment of marketing Infrastructure

(i)
Bamboo Wholesale and Retail Markets near villages (in nos.)
(ii) Bamboo Bazaars (in nos.)

(iii) Retail Outlets (Showroom) (in nos.)
(iv) Retail Outlets near villages (in nos.)
(v) Participation in Domestic Trade Fairs / Exhibition etc.
20.
Innovative Interventions
21.
Implementation Monitoring Mechanism

(i)
Evaluation and Monitoring
(ii) Bamboo Technical Support Group

(iii) Coloured brochures and leaflets
(iv) Promotional campaigns through Electronic/ Audio-visual/
Media/ Newspapers
(v) Database generation & Management (Information, Web Based
Database)
(vi) Baseline survey
22.
Mission Management and administration costs

Total

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Annexure-V
COST NORMS AND PATTERN OF ASSISTANCE UNDER MISSION FOR INTEGRATED
DEVELOPMENT OF HORTICULTURE (MIDH) DURING XII PLAN FOR NHM AND
HMNEH SUB SCHEMES
S. No.
Item
Cost Norms*
Pattern of Assistance#
A.
RESEARCH
Rs. 100.00 lakh/

Project
Central Government Institutes under ICAR, CSIR, SAUs, National

level Govt. agencies and others location specific Institutes will
take up need based applied research & development works in the
areas of
(i) Seed & Planting material including import of planting material
(ii) Technology standardization and
(iii)Technology acquisition and
(iv) imparting training and FLD, on project mode, with 100%
assistance.
B.
PLANTATION INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
B. 1
Production of planting material

i)Hi-tech nursery ( 4 ha)
Rs. 25.00 lakh/ha.
100% to public sector limited to Rs 100 lakh/unit and in case of

private sector, credit linked back-ended subsidy @ 40% of cost,
subject to a maximum of Rs. 40 lakh/unit, for a maximum of 4
ha. as project based activity on prorata basis. Each nursery will
produce a minimum of 50,000 numbers per hectare of mandated
perennial fruit crops/ tree spices/ aromatic trees/plantation crops
per year, duly certified for its quality.
ii)Small Nursery (1 ha)
Rs. 15.00 lakh/ha
100% to public sector and in case of private sector, credit linked

back-ended subsidy of cost, subject to a maximum of Rs. 7.50
lakh/unit, as project based activity. Each nursery will produce a
minimum of 25,000 numbers of mandated perennial vegetatively
propagated fruit plants/tree spices/plantation crops per year,
aromatic plants, duly certified for its quality.
iii) Upgrading nursery infrastructure to

meet accreditation norms
Up to Rs. 10.00 lakh/

nursery of 4 ha
100% to public sector and 50% of cost to private sector subject

to a maximum of Rs. 5.00 lakh/nursery.The infrastructure
facilities will include establishment of hot bed sterilization of
media, Working shed, Virus indexing facility (for citrus & apple),
Hardening chamber/net house, Mist chamber, Establishment of
Mother Block, Irrigation and fertigation facility/unit.
iv) Strengthening of existing Tissue

Culture (TC) units
Rs. 20.00 lakh /unit
100% of cost to public sector and in case of private sector, credit

linked back ended subsidy @ 50% of cost
v) Setting up of new TC Units.
Rs. 250.00 lakh/unit
100% of total cost to public sector and in case of private sector,

credit linked back ended subsidy @ 40% of cost. Each TC unit will
produce a minimum of 25 lakh plants/year of mandated crops,
duly hardened, for which protocols are available for commercial
use.
vi) Seed production for vegetables and

spices
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B 2.
a) Open pollinated crops
Rs. 35,000/ha
For public sector 100%, for private sector 35% in general areas
and 50% in NE & Himalayan States, Tribal Sub Plans (TSP) areas,
Andaman & Nicobar & Lakshadweep Islands, limited to 5 ha.
Output target of seed for each crop will be fixed by the individual
state
b) Hybrid seeds
Rs. 1.50 lakh/ha
For public sector 100%, for private sector 35% in general areas
and 50% in NE & Himalayan States, TSP areas, Andaman &
Nicobar & Lakshadweep Islands, limited to 5 ha. Output target of
seed for each crop will be fixed by the individual state for each
beneficiary, before releasing funds.
vii) Import of planting material
Rs. 100.00 lakh
100% of cost for State Govt. / PSUs, as project based activity.
viii) Seed infrastructure (for handling,

processing, packing, storage etc. of
seeds meant for use as seed material for
cultivation of horticulture crops)
Rs. 200.00 lakh
100% of cost to public sector and in case of private sector, credit

linked back subsidy @ 50% of cost of project.
Establishment of new gardens (Area

expansion - for a maximum area of 4 ha
per beneficiary)
I. Fruits
(a) Cost intensive crops
i) Fruit crops like Grape, Kiwi, Passion fruit
etc.
a) Integrated package with drip irrigation Rs. 4.00 lakh/ha.
and trellis.
Maximum of Rs. 1.60 lakh/- per ha. (40% of cost) for meeting the
expenditure on planting material and cost of material for drip
irrigation, trellies and INM/IPM, in 3 installments of 60:20:20
subject to survival rate of 75% in 2nd year and 90% in 3rd year).
b) Without integration
Maximum of Rs. 0.50 lakh/ha (40% of cost) for meeting the

expenditure on planting material and cost of INM/IPM in three
installments of 60:20:20 subject to survival rate of 75% in 2nd year
and 90% in 3rd year.
Rs. 1.25 lakh/ha
For (a) and (b) above, in the case of NE and Himalayan States, TSP
areas, Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands, assistance
will be @ 50% of cost.
ii) Strawberry
a) Integrated package with drip irrigation
& mulching
Rs. 2.80 lakh/ha
Maximum of Rs. 1.12 lakh/ per ha. (40% of cost) for meeting the
irrigation, mulching and INM/IPM, in one installment.
Rs. 1.25 lakh/ha

expenditure on planting material and cost of INM/IPM one
installment.
iii) Banana (sucker)

a) Integrated package with drip
irrigation.
Rs. 2.00 lakh/ha
Maximum of Rs. 0.80 lakh/ha (40% of the cost) for meeting

expenditure on planting material, drip irrigation and cost of
material for INM/IPM, in 2 installments (75:25).

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Rs.87,500/ha

expenditure on planting material and cost of INM/IPM in 2
installments (75:25).
will be @ 50% of cost in 2 installments.
iv) Pineapple (sucker)

irrigation.
Rs. 3.00 lakh/ha

material for INM/IPM, in 2 installments.
Rs.87,500/ha

will be @ 50% of cost in 2 installments (75:25).
v) Banana (TC)
irrigation.
Rs. 3.00 lakh/ha
Maximum of Rs. 1.20 lakh/ha (40 % of cost) for meeting the

system, INM/IPM etc., in 2 installments (75:25).
Rs. 1.25 lakh/ha.
Max. of Rs. 0.50 lakh per ha, (40% of cost) for meeting the
vi) Pineapple (TC)

irrigation.
Rs. 5.50 lakh /ha.

system, INM/IPM etc., in 2 installments (75:25).
Rs. 1.25 lakh/ha.
Max. of Rs. 0.50 lakh per ha, (40% of cost) for meeting the
vii) Papaya
a) Integrated package with drip irrigation. Rs. 2.00 lakh/ha.

material for INM/IPM, in 2 installments (75:25).

Rs. 60,000/ha
viii) Ultra high density (Meadow orchard)
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Rs. 2.00 lakh/ha.
Maximum of Rs. 0.80 lakh/ ha. (40% of cost) for meeting the
system, INM/IPM, and canopy management in 3 installments of
60:20:20 subject to survival rate of 75% in 2nd year and 90% in
3rd year).
Rs. 1.25 lakh/ha
Maximum of Rs. 0.50 lakh/ha., (40% of cost) for meeting the

installments.
ix) High density planting (mango, guava,

litchi, pomegranate, apple, citrus etc).
Rs. 1.50 lakh /ha
Maximum of Rs. 0.60 lakh per ha. (40% of cost) for meeting the
expenditure on planting material, cost of drip system, INM/IPM,
canopy management etc., in 3 installments of 60:20:20 subject to
survival rate of 75% in 2nd year and 90% in 3rd year).
b) Without Integration.
Rs. 1.00 lakh/ha.
Maximum of Rs. 0.40 lakh/ha (40% of the cost) for meeting the
installments (60:20:20).
will be @ 50% of cost in 3 installments of 60:20:20 subject to
survival rate of 75% in 2nd year and 90% in 3rd year)
(b) Fruit crops other than cost intensive

i) Fruit crops other than cost intensive
crops using normal spacing
Rs. 1.00 lakh/ha
Maximum of Rs. 0.40 lakh/ ha. (40% of cost) for meeting the
expenditure on planting material, cost of drip system, INM/IPM,
canopy management etc in 3 installments of 60:20:20 subject to
survival rate of 75% in 2nd year & 90% in 3rd year for perennial
crops and for non perennial crops in 2 installments of 75:25.
b) Without Integration
Rs. 60,000/ha

installments, in all States.
II. Vegetable (For maximum area of 2 ha per beneficiary)

i) Hybrid
Rs.50,000/ ha
40% of cost in general areas and in the case of NE and Himalayan

States, TSP areas, Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands,
assistance will be @ 50% of cost.
i) Production unit
20 lakh /unit
100% of the cost to public sector and 40% of cost for private
sector, for meeting the expenditure on infrastructure, as credit
ii) Spawn making unit
Rs. 15 lakh/unit
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iii) Compost making unit
Rs. 20.00 lakh/unit
IV. Flowers (For a maximum of 2 ha per beneficiary)

i) Cut flowers
Rs. 1.00 lakh/ha
40 % of the cost for S&M farmers and 25% of cost to other

category farmers in general areas, 50% of cost in NE & HS, TSP
areas, A&N and Lakshadweep Islands.
ii) Bulbulous flowers
Rs. 1.50 lakh/ha

iii) Loose Flowers
Rs. 40,000/ha

V. Spices (For a maximum area of 4 ha per beneficiary)

i) Seed spice and Rhizomatic spices
Rs.30,000/ha
Maximum of Rs. 12,000/- per ha. (40% of cost) for meeting the
expenditure on planting material and cost of material for INM/
IPM etc).
ii) Perennial spices (black pepper,

cinnamon, clove and nutmeg)
Rs. 50,000/ha
Maximum of Rs. 20,000/- per ha (@40% of cost) for meeting the

expenditure on planting material and cost of material for INM/
IPM etc.
For (i) and (ii) above, in the case of NE and Himalayan States, TSP
areas, Andaman and Lakshadweep Islands, assistance will be @
50% of cost.
VI. Aromatic Plants (For a maximum area of 4 ha per beneficiary)

i) Cost intensive aromatic plants
(patchouli, geranium, rosemary, etc)
Rs. 1,00,000/ha
40% of cost, subject to a maximum of Rs.40,000/- per ha, for

meeting the expenditure on planting material and cost of material
for INM/IPM etc.
ii) Other aromatic plants
Rs. 40,000/ha
40% of cost, subject to a maximum of Rs.16,000/- per ha, for

meeting the expenditure on planting material and cost of material
for INM/IPM etc.
For (i) and (ii) above, in the case of NE and Himalayan States, TSP
VII. Plantation crops (For a maximum area of 4 ha per beneficiary)

i) Cashew and Cocoa
Rs. 1.00 lakh/ha
Rs. 0.40 lakh per ha (40% of cost) for meeting the expenditure on
planting material and cost of material for drip system, INM/IPM
etc) in 3 installments of 60:20:20 subject to survival rate of 50% in
second year and 90% in third year.
Rs. 50,000/ha
Rs.0.20 lakh per ha (40 % of cost) for meeting the expenditure

on planting material and cost of material for INM/IPM in 3
installments of 60:20:20 subject to survival rate of 75% in second
year and 90% in third year for a maximum area of 4 ha per
beneficiary.
areas, Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands assistance
B.3.
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Rejuvenation / replacement of senile

plantation, canopy management
Rs. 40,000/ha
50% of the total cost subject to a maximum of Rs. 20,000/ha

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B.4.
Creation of Water resources

i) Community tanks/on farm ponds/on
farm water reservoirs with use of plastic/
RCC lining
Rs. 20.00 lakh in

plain areas and Rs.
25 lakh/ unit for Hilly
areas.
100% of cost to irrigate 10 ha of command area, with pond size

of 100m x 100m x 03m or any other smaller size on prorata basis
depending upon the command upon the command area either
use of minimum 500 micron plastic films or RCC lining, owned &
managed by a community/ farmer group.
Cost for non-lined ponds/tanks (only in black cotton soils) will be
30% less. Assistance will be restricted to the cost of plastic/RCC
lining. However, for non MNREGS beneficiaries, assistance on
entire cost including construction of pond/tank as well as lining
can be availed under the scheme.
ii) Water harvesting system for

individuals- for storage of water in
20mx20mx3m ponds/tube wells/dug
wells @ Rs.125/- cum,
B. 5
Rs. 1.50 lakh/unit in

plain areas and Rs.
1.80 lakh/unit in hilly
areas
50% of cost including 300 micron plastic/RCC lining.

Cost for non-lined ponds/tanks (only in black cotton soils) will be
30% less. For smaller size of the ponds/dug wells, cost will be
admissible on pro rata basis depending upon the command area.
Maintenance will be ensured by the beneficiary
Protected cultivation
1. Green House structure
(a) Fan & Pad system
Rs. 1650/Sq.m (up to 50% of cost for a maximum area of 4000 sq. m per beneficiary.
area 500 Sq. m)
Rs. 1465/Sq. m
(>500 Sq.m up to
1008 Sqm)
Rs. 1420/Sq. m
(>1008 Sq. m up to
2080 Sq.m)
Rs. 1400/Sq. m
(>2080 Sq. m upto
4000 Sq.m)
Above rates will be
15% higher for hilly
areas.
(b) Naturally ventilated system

i) Tubular structure
Rs.1060/Sq.m (up
to area 500 Sq. m)
Rs. 935/Sq.m (>500
Sq. m up to 1008
Sq. m)Rs. 890/Sq. m
(>1008 Sqm up to
2080 Sq. m)Rs. 844/
Sq. m (>2080 Sq. m
up to 4000 Sq. m)
Above rate will be
15% higher for hilly
areas.
50% of cost limited 4000 sq. m. per beneficiary.
ii) Wooden structure
Rs. 540/Sq. m and

Rs. 621/Sq. m for
hilly areas
50% of the cost limited to 20 units per beneficiary (each unit not
to exceed 200 sq.m).
iii) Bamboo structure
Rs. 450/Sq. m and

Rs. 518/Sq. m for
hilly areas
50% of the cost limited to 20 units per beneficiary (each unit

should not exceed 200 sq.m).
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(a) Tubular structure
Rs. 710/Sqm and

Rs. 816/Sqm for hilly
areas
50% of cost limited to 4000 sq.m. per beneficiary.
(b) Wooden structure
Rs. 492/Sqm and

Rs. 566/Sqm for hilly
areas
50% of cost limited to 20 units per beneficiary (each unit not to

exceed 200 sq.m) .
(c) Bamboo structure
Rs.360/Sqm and
Rs.414/Sqm for hilly
areas
50% of cost limited to 20 units per beneficiary (each unit not to

exceed 200 sq.m).
3. Plastic Tunnels
Rs. 60/Sqm and

Rs.75/Sqm for hilly
areas.
50% of cost limited 1000 sq.m. per beneficiary.
4. Walk in tunnels
Rs. 600/ sqm
50% of the cost limited to 5 units per beneficiary (each unit not to
exceed 800 Sq. m).
5. Anti Bird/Anti Hail Nets
Rs.35/Sqm
6. Cost of planting material & cultivation

of high value vegetables grown in poly
house
Rs.140/Sq. m

of Orchid & Anthurium under poly house/
shade net house.
Rs. 700/Sqm
8. Cost of planting material & cultivation Rs. 610/Sqm

of Carnation & Gerbera under poly house/
shade net house.

of Rose and lilum under poly house/
shade net house
Rs. 426/Sqm
50% of cost limited to 4000 sq.m. per beneficiary
10. Plastic Mulching
Rs. 32,000/ha and

Rs. 36,800/ha for
hilly areas
50% of the total cost limited to 2 ha per beneficiary.
B. 6
Precision Farming development and

extension through Precision Farming
Development Centers (PFDCs)
Project based
100% of cost to PFDCs
B. 7
Promotion of Integrated Nutrient Management(INM) Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
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i) Promotion of IPM/INM
Rs. 4000/ha
30% of cost subject to a maximum of Rs 1200/ha limited to 4.00

ha/ beneficiary.
ii) Disease forecasting unit (PSUs)
Rs. 6.00 lakh/unit
100 % of costs.
iii) Bio control lab
Rs. 90.00 lakh/unit
100% to Public sector and 50% to private sector.
iv) Plant Health Clinics
Rs. 25.00 lakhs/unit
v) Leaf /Tissue analysis labs
Rs. 25.00 lakh/unit
i) Adoption of organic farming.
Rs. 20,000/ha
50% of cost limited to Rs.10000/ha for a maximum area of 4

ha. per beneficiary, spread over a period of 3 years involving an
assistance of Rs.4000/- in first year and Rs.3000/- each in second
& third year. The programme to be linked with certification.
ii) Organic Certification
Project based
Rs. 5 lakh for a cluster of 50 ha which will include Rs.1.50 lakh in

first year, Rs. 1.50 lakh in second year and Rs. 2.00 lakh in third
year.
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iii) Vermi compost Units/organic input

production)
Rs.100,000/ unit for

permanent structure
and Rs. 16,000/unit
for HDPE Vermibed.
50% of cost conforming to the size of the unit of 30x8x2.5

dimension of permanent structure to be administered on pro-rata
basis. For HDPE Vermibed, 50% of cost conforming to the size of
96 cft (12x4x2) and IS 15907:2010 to be administered on prorata basis.
B. 9
Certification for Good Agricultural

Practices (GAP), Including
infrastructure
Rs. 10,000/ ha
50% of the cost for maximum of 4ha/beneficiary.
B.10
Centre of Excellence for Horticulture
Rs.1000.00 lakh/
centre
100% of cost to public sector. This can be established through

bi-lateral co-operation also.
B.11
Pollination support through beekeeping

i) Production of nucleus stock (Public
sector)
Rs. 20.00 lakh
100% of the cost.
ii) Production of bee colonies by bee

breeder
Rs. 10.00 lakh
40% of cost for producing min. of 2000 colonies / year
iii) Honey bee colony
Rs.2000/colony of 8
frames
40% of cost limited to 50 colonies / beneficiary.
iv) Bee Hives
Rs 2000/ per hive.
v) Equipment including honey extractor (4 Rs. 20,000/set

frame), food grade container (30 kg), net,
including complete set of Bee keeping
equipment.
B. 12
40% of cost limited to 50 colonies / beneficiary.

40% of the cost limited to one set per beneficiary.
Horticulture Mechanization
i) Tractor (upto 20 PTO HP)
3.00 lakh/unit
25% of cost, subject to a maximum of Rs. 0.75 lakh/unit for

general category farmers, and in the case if SC, ST, Small &
Marginal famers, women farmers and beneficiaries in NE states,
35% of cost, subject to a maximum of Rs. 1.00 lakh per unit.
a) Power tiller (below 8 BHP)
1.00 lakh per unit
Subject to a maximum of Rs.0.40 lakh/unit for general category

farmers, and in the case if SC, ST, Small & Marginal farmers,
women farmers and beneficiaries in NE states, subject of a
maximum of Rs. 0.50 lakh/unit.
b) Power tiller (8 BHP & above)
1.50 lakh per unit

a) Land Development, tillage and seed

bed preparation equipments
0.30 lakh per unit

b) Sowing, planting reaping and digging

equipments
0.30 lakh per unit

c) Plastic mulch laying machine
0.70 lakh per unit

ii) Power Tiller
iii) Tractor/Power tiller (below 20 BHP)

driven equipments

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iv) Self-propelled Horticulture Machinery
2.50 lakh per unit
Subject to a maximum of Rs. 1.00 lakh/unit for general category

(a) Manual sprayer:

(i) Knapsack/foot operated sprayer.
Rs. 0.012 lakh/unit

(b) Powered Knapsack sprayer/Power

Operated Taiwan sprayer (capacity 8 - 12
lts):
Rs. 0.062 lakh/unit

maximum of Rs. 0.031 lakh/unit
(c) Powered Knapsack sprayer/Power

Operated Taiwan sprayer (capacity above
12- 16 lts):
Rs. 0.076 lakh/unit

(d) Powered Knapsack sprayer/Power

Operated Taiwan sprayer (capacity above
16/lts
Rs. 0.20 lakh/unit

(e) Tractor mounted /Operated Sprayer

(below 20 BHP ):
Rs. 0.20 lakh/unit

(f) Tractor mounted / Operated Sprayer

(above 35 BHP )/Electrostatic Sprayer
Rs. 1.26 lakh/unit
40% of cost, subject to a maximum of Rs. 0.50 lakh/unit for

general category farmers, and in the case if SC, ST, Small &
Marginal famers, women farmers and beneficiaries in NE states,
50% of cost, subject to a maximum of Rs. 0.63 lakh per unit.
(g) Eco Friendly Light Trap
Rs. 0.028 lakh/unit

vi) Import of new machines & tools for

horticulture for demonstration purpose
(Public sector)
Rs. 50.00 lakh per

unit
100% of the total cost.
B.13
Technology Dissemination
through demonstration/ front line
demonstration
Rs. 25.00 lakh
75 % of cost in farmers field and 100% of cost in farms belonging

to Public Sector, SAUs etc.
B.14
Human Resource Development (HRD)

i) HRD for Supervisors & Entrepreneurs
Rs. 20.00 lakh/unit
100% of the cost in first year. In subsequent years, cost of

infrastructure not to be claimed.
ii) HRD for Gardeners
Rs. 15.00 lakh/unit
100% of the cost.
a) Within the State
Rs. 1000/day per

farmer including
transport
100% of the cost.
b) Outside the State
Project based as per

actual.
100% of the cost.
v) Plant Protection equipments
iii) Training of farmers
iv) Exposure visit of farmers
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a) Outside the State
Project based as per

actual.
100% of the cost.
b) Outside India
Rs. 4.00 lakh /

participant
Project Based. 100% of air/rail travel. Course fee cost to be funded

under Mission Management.
a) Within the State
Rs.300/day per
participant plus TA/
DA, as admissible
100% of the cost.
b) Study tour to progressive States/units

(group of minimum 5 participants)
Rs.800/day per
participant plus TA/
DA, as admissible
100% of the cost.
c) Outside India
Rs. 6.00 lakh per

participant
100% of air/rail travel and course fee cost to be funded under

Mission Management.
v) Training / study tour of technical staff/

field functionaries
C.
INTEGRATED POST HARVEST

MANAGEMENT
C. 1
Pack house
Rs. 4.00 lakh/unit

with size of 9Mx6M
50% of the capital cost.
C. 2
Integrated pack house with facilities for

conveyer belt, sorting, grading units,
washing, drying and weighing.
Rs. 50.00 lakh per

unit with size of
9Mx18M
Credit linked back-ended subsidy @ 35% of the cost of project in

general areas and 50% of cost in case Hilly & Scheduled areas for
individual entrepreneurs.
C. 3
Pre-cooling unit
Rs. 25.00 lakh / unit

with capacity of 6
MT.

general areas and 50% of cost in case Hilly & Scheduled areas for
individual entrepreneurs.
C. 4
Cold room (staging)
Rs. 15.00 lakh/ unit

of 30 MT capacity

general areas and 50% of cost in case Hilly & Scheduled areas,
per beneficiary.
C. 5
Mobile pre- cooling unit
Rs. 25.00 lakh

per beneficiary.
C. 6
Cold Storage (Construction, Expansion and Modernisation)

i) Cold storage units Type 1 - basic
mezzanine structure with large
chamber (of >250 MT) type with single
temperature zone
Rs. 8,000/MT, (max

5,000 MT capacity)

per beneficiary.
ii) Cold Storage Unit Type 2 PEB

structure for multiple temperature and
product use, more than 6 chambers (of
< 250 MT) and basic material handling
equipment.
Rs. 10,000/MT, (max

5,000 MT capacity)

per beneficiary.
iii) Cold Storage Units Type 2 with add on

technology for Controlled Atmosphere
Additional Rs.
10,000/MT for add
on components
of controlled
atmosphere
technology. Details
are as per
Appendix - II

per beneficiary.

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C. 7
Technology induction and modernisation

of cold-chain
Max Rs. 250.00 lakh Credit linked back-ended subsidy @ 35% of the cost of project in
for modernization
of PLC equipment,
per beneficiary.
packaging lines, dock
levelers, advanced
graders, alternate
technologies,
stacking systems,
modernization of
insulation and
refrigeration, etc.
Details are in
Appendix II
C. 8
Refrigerated Transport vehicles
Rs. 26.00 lakh

for 9 MT (NHM
& HMNEH), and
prorata basis for
lesser capacity, but
not below 4 MT.

general areas and 50% of cost in case of Hilly & Scheduled areas,
per beneficiary.
C. 9
Primary / Mobile/ Minimal processing

unit
Rs 25.00 lakh/unit
Credit linked back-ended subsidy @ 40% of the capital cost of

project in general areas and 55% in case of Hilly & Scheduled
areas.
C. 10
Ripening chamber
Rs. 1.00 lakh/MT

areas for a maximum of 300 MT per beneficiary.
C. 11
Evaporative / low energy cool chamber

(8 MT)
Rs. 5.00 lakh/unit
C. 12
Preservation unit (low cost)
Rs.2.00 lakh/unit
for new unit and
Rs.1.00lakh/unit for
up-gradation
C. 13
Low cost onion storage structure (25 MT)
Rs. 1.75 lakh/per unit 50% of the total cost.
C. 14
Pusa Zero energy cool chamber (100 kg)
Rs. 4000 per unit
C. 15
Integrated Cold Chain supply System
Project Based.
Project should
comprise of
minimum two
components
listed under C.1 to
C.13 above, with
maximum cost of
Rs. 600.00 lakh.

per beneficiary.
D.
ESTABLISHMENT OF MARKETING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR HORTICULTURAL PRODUCE IN GOVT./PRIVATE/ COOPERATIVE

SECTOR
D. 1
Terminal markets
Rs. 150.00 crore/

project
25% to 40% (limited to Rs.50.00 crore) as Public-Private

Partnership mode through competitive bidding, in accordance
with operational guidelines issued separately.
D. 2
Wholesale markets
Rs.100.00 crore/
project

project in general areas and 33.33% in case of Hilly & Scheduled
areas, per beneficiary.
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D. 3
Rural Markets/Apni mandies/Direct

markets
Rs. 25.00 lakh

D. 4
Retail Markets / outlets (environmentally

controlled)
Rs. 15.00 lakh/unit

D. 5
Static/Mobile Vending cart/ platform with Rs. 30,000/ unit

cool chamber.
D. 6
Functional Infrastructure for:
D. 7
50% of total cost.
i) Collection, sorting/ grading, packing

units etc.
Rs.15.00 lakh

project in general areas and 55 % in case of Hilly & Scheduled
ii) Quality control/ analysis lab
Rs. 200.00 lakh
100% of the total cost to public sector and 50% of cost to private
sector as credit linked back ended subsidy.
Gravity operated rope way in hilly areas
Rs. 15.00 lakh/km
Credit linked back-ended subsidy @ 50% of capital costs in Hilly

areas.
Rs. 800 lakh/unit
Credit linked back ended capital investment assistance of 50% of

cost in the States of J&K, Himachal and Uttarakhand
E.
FOOD PROCESSING
E. 1
Food processing units
F.
SPECIAL INTERVENTIONS
F. 1
Innovative interventions not covered

under any GOI schemes
10% of outlay
50% of cost, based on project proposal.
F. 2
Tackling of emergent /unforeseen

requirements of SHMs
Rs.20.00 lakh
50% of cost, based on project proposal.
G.
MISSION MANAGEMENT
G. 1
State & Districts Mission Offices and

implementing agencies for administrative
expenses, project, preparation,
computerization, contingency etc.
5% of total annual
expenditure
on the basis of
appraised needs to
State Horticulture
Mission (SHM)
/ implementing
Agencies
100% assistance.
G. 2
Institutional Strengthening, hire/purchase Project based

of vehicles, hardware/software
G. 3
Seminars conferences, workshops,

exhibitions, Kisan Mela, horticulture
shows, honey festivals etc.
G. 4
100% assistance.
a) International level
Rs. 7.50 lakh per

event.
100% of cost per event of 4 days, on pro rata basis.
b) National level
Rs. 5.00 lakh per

event.
100% of cost per event of two days.
c) State level
Rs. 3.00 lakh /event
100% assistance subject to a maximum of Rs.3.00 lakh per event

of two days.
d) District level
Rs. 2.00 lakh /event
100% assistance subject to a maximum of Rs.2.00 lakh per event

of two days.
Information dissemination through

publicity, printed literature etc and local
advertisements
Rs. 0.40 lakh/ block
100% of cost.

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G. 5
Development of technology packages in

electronic form to be shared through IT
network
Rs. 1.00 lakh/ district 100% of Cost
G. 6
Technical Support Group (TSG) at State

Level for hiring experts/staff, studies,
monitoring & concurrent evaluation/
evaluatio, mass media, publicity, video
conference etc.
Project based,
100% of cost
subject to a ceiling
of Rs. 50. 00 lakh per
annum/state
G. 7
7. Promotion of Farmer Producers

Organization/ FPO/FIG Farmer Interest
Groups of 15-20 farmers/20 ha, Growers
Associations and tie up with Financial
Institution and Aggregators.
As per norms issued

by SFAC.
As per norms issued by SFAC from time to time.
G. 8
Baseline survey and Strengthening

horticultural statistical data base
Rs. 100.00 lakh for

large states, Rs.
50.00 lakh for small
states and Rs. 25.00
lakh for very small
states/ UTs.
100% of cost as one time grant on survey related activities.
I.
National Level
G. 9
Technical Support Group (TSG) at

National Level for hiring experts/staff,
studies, Seminar/ Workshops, training,
contingencies, monitoring & evaluation,
mass media, publicity, video conference
etc as per G.3.
Rs. 5.00 crore per

annum
100% of cost.
G. 10
2. Technical Collaboration with

International agencies like FAO, World
Bank, ADB, Bilateral cooperation,
International exposure visits/ training of
officials etc.
Project based. On
actual cost basis.
100% of cost.
* Cost norms means upper limit of cost for calculation of subsidy.

# Note: The release of back ended subsidy need not be credit linked for the institutions like Public Sector Units, Panchayats, Cooperatives, Registered Societies
/ Trusts and Public limited Companies, provided they can meet the remaining share of the project cost, out of their own resources. Hilly Areas include those
areas covered under Hill Area Development Programme and Western Ghat Development Programme of Planning Commission. Scheduled Areas include those
areas notified by Planning Commission and State Governments. TSP Areas include those areas notified by Ministry of Tribal Affairs. NE & Himalayan States
refer to States in North East & Himalayan region covered under HMNEH scheme.
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APPENDIX I
INDICATIVE UNIT COST OF AREA EXPANSION OF SELECTED FRUIT CROPS
(Rupees per hectare)
Crop
Almond
Plant spacing (m)
No. of Plants/
ha
Cost of
planting
material
Cost of inputs
Total cost
without
integration
Cost of
integration
with drip etc.
Total cost
with
Integration
4.0 4.0
625
37500
40000
77500
33900
111400
3.0 3.0
1111
66660
40000
106660
58400
165060
6.0 6.0
278
10008
30000
40008
33,900
73908
4.0 5.0
500
18000
32000
50000
33900
83900
3.0 3.0
1110
39960
90000
129960
58400
188360
6.0 6.0
278
16680
30000
46680
33900
80580
4.0 4.0
(RS- MM 111)
625
37500
32000
69500
33900
103400
3.5 3.5
(RS- MM 111)
814
48840
35000
83840
58400
142240
3.0 3.0
(RS- MM 106)
1111
66660
38000
104660
58400
163060
3.0 1.5
(RS- M9)
2222
133320
40000
173320
58400
231720
2.5 2.5
(RS- MM 106)
1600
96000
42000
138000
58400
196400
1.5 x 1.5
(RS- M9)
4444
266640
45000
311640
85400
397040
4.0 4.0
625
37500
32000
69500
33900
103400
3.5 3.5
816
48960
35000
83960
58400
142360
Banana
(Sucker)
2.0 2.0
2500
25000
40000
65000
58400
123400
Banana (TC)
1.8 1.8
3086
52462
50000
102462
58400
160862
1.5 1.5
4444
75548
60000
135548
85400
220948
6.0 6.0
278
8340
20000
28340
33900
62240
5.0 5.0
400
12000
23000
35000
33900
68900
4.0 4.0
625
18750
25000
43750
33900
77650
4.0 4.0
625
18750
32000
50750
33900
84650
3.0 3.0
1111
39996
40000
79996
58400
138396
4.0 4.5
555
19980
35000
54980
33900
88880
Aonla
Apple
Apricot
Ber
Cherry
Citrus
(a) Lime &
Lemons

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(b) Mandarine/ 6.0 6.0

Orange
5.0 5.0
278
10008
30000
40008
33900
73908
400
14400
31000
45400
33900
79300
5.4 5.4
343
12348
30000
42348
33900
76248
5.0 4.5
444
15984
32000
47984
33900
81884
4.5 4.5
494
17784
35000
52784
33900
86684
4.0 5.0
500
18000
32000
50000
33900
83900
(c) Sweet
Orange
6.0 6.0
278
10008
30000
40008
33900
73908
Custard apple
2.5 2.5
1600
64000
42000
106000
58400
164400
Fig
4.0 4.0
625
18750
32000
50750
33900
84650
2.5 2.5
1600
48000
35000
83000
58400
141400
4.0 4.0
625
9375
98000
107375
75000
182375
3.0 3.0
1110
16650
100000
116650
100000
216650
3.0 2.0
1666
24990
110000
134990
150000
284990
1.8 x 1.8
2777
41655
115000
156655
200000
356655
6.0 6.0
278
8340
30000
38340
33900
72240
3.0 6.0
555
16650
35000
51650
58400
110050
3.0 3.0
1111
33330
40000
73330
58400
131730
1.5 x 3.0
2222
66660
45000
111660
58400
170060
1.0 x 2.0
5000
150000
50000
200000
58400
258400
6.0 6.0
278
6950
30000
36950
60000
96950
4.0 6.0
416
10400
100000
110400
70000
180400
4.0 5.0
500
12500
115000
127500
72000
199500
4.0 4.0
625
15625
120000
135625
75000
210625
Grapes
Guava
Kiwi
Litchi
Mango
Papaya
Passion fruit
Peach
52
10.0 x 10.0
100
5000
23000
28000
23500
51500
7.5 x 7.5
178
8900
26450
35350
33900
69250
6.0 x 6.0
278
13900
30000
43900
33900
77800
4.5 x 4.5 x 9.0
329
16450
35000
51450
33900
85350
10.0 x 10.0
100
4500
21000
25500
23500
49000
5.0 5.0
400
18000
23000
41000
33900
74900
4.0 6.0
416
18720
30000
48720
33900
82620
3.0 6.0
555
24975
32000
56975
33900
90875
3.0 4.0
833
37485
35000
72485
33900
106385
2.5 2.5
1600
72000
40000
112000
58400
170400
1.8 x 1.8
2777
41655
20000
61655
58400
120055
1.5 x 1.5
4444
66660
22000
88660
85400
174060
4.0 4.0
625
12500
98000
110500
75000
185500
3.0 3.0
1111
22220
100000
122220
100000
222220
3.0 2.0
1666
33320
11000
44320
150000
194320
3 x 2.5
1333
46655
45000
91655
58400
150055
2.5 x 2.5
1600
56000
50000
106000
58400
164400

APPENDIX I
Pear
5.0 5.0
500
15000
23000
38000
33900
71900
4.0 4.0
625
18750
30000
48750
33900
82650
3.0 3.0
1111
33330
40000
73330
58400
131730
Pineapple
(Suck)
0.6 0.3
45000
135000
23000
158000
100000
258000
Pineapple (TC)
0.6 0.3
45000
180000
34500
214500
100000
314500
0.3 0.6 .9
43000
172000
34500
206500
100000
306500
.225 .6 .9
53000
212000
56000
268000
110000
378000
3.5 x 3.5
816
32640
35000
67640
33900
101540
2.5 x 2.5
1600
64000
42000
106000
58400
164400
5.0 5.0
400
16000
32000
48000
33900
81900
5.0 4.0
500
20000
33000
53000
33900
86900
5.0 3.0
667
26680
40000
66680
33900
100580
5.0 2.5
800
32000
48000
80000
33900
139000
4.5 3.0
741
29640
42000
71640
33900
105540
4.0 3.0
666
26640
45000
71640
33900
105540
Sapota
5.0 5.0
400
14400
31000
45400
33900
79300
Strawberry
0.9 0.45
24691
123455
55000
178455
100000
278455
0.6 0.25
66666
333330
50000
383330
100000
483330
0.5 1.0
2000
10000
100000
110000
100000
210000
6.0 6.0
278
41700
30000
71700
33900
105600
5.0 5.0
400
60000
31000
91000
33900
124900
Plum
Pomegranate
Walnut

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APPENDIX II
TECHNOLOGY INDUCTION IN COLD CHAIN, ADD-ON FOR CA AND MODERNIZATION
S. No.
Item
Description
Admissible Cost
CA Generator*
Inclusive of sensors, pressure equalising equipment, Rs. 125.00 lakh per unit, maximum 2
controls
generators
ii
Specialised CA Doors*
Add-on specialisation to storage doors for positive

pressure chambers.
Rs. 2.50 lac per door, maximum 20 doors
iii
CA Tents#
Low cost enclosure of polyethyelene PVC, mylar or

other impermeable body for existing or new cold
stores
As per original invoice, maximum 5

enclosures
iv
Programmed Logic Controller

(PLC) equipment# @
Electronic and electrical logic controls for machinery 50% of cost as per original invoice, maximum
& equipment for existing or new cold stores.
Rs 10 lakh
Dock Leveler system # @
In existing or new storages
vi
Warehouse Development &

Computers and printers & software for use with
Regulatory Authority (WDRA) / NWR of WDRA
Negotiable Warehouse Receipt
(NWR) system, equipment# @
100% of cost as per original invoice,

maximum Rs. 2 lakh
vii
Specialised Packaging#
Automated packaging lines for fruits & vegetables

with farm code labelling, with packaging material
100% of cost as per invoice, maximum Rs. 15

lakh per project
viii
High Reach Material Handling

Equipment (MHE)*#
Specialised material Handling equipment
Rs. 17 lakh per unit, for max 2 units.
ix
Modernisation of refrigeration
@
For upgrading of evaporator system, compressor

system
50% of cost as per original invoice, maximum

Rs. 100 lakh @ Rs. 2500/MT
Modernisation of insulation@
For repair or modernising of cold chamber

insulation
50% of cost as per original invoice, maximum

Rs.100 lakh @ Rs. 1500/MT
xi
Reefer Container#
Reefer container for use on existing chassis trailors
Max Rs. 6 lakh per 9MT (20 foot container)
xii
Advanced Grader*#@
Computerised, Optical Grading Lines, with

packaging material
100% of cost as per original invoice, max Rs.

75 lakh per line
xiii
Stacking system*#@
Racking systemBins, Pallets, for existing or new

cold stores.
100% of invoice cost, max Rs 2000/MT
xiv
Retail Shelf / equipment#
Temperature controlled retail cabinets or

merchandising equipment
Maximum Rs. 10 lakhs per establishment
xv
Alternate Technology#@
Vapour Absorption, Phase change material, Solar

PV panels or Solar Thermal sys
100% of cost as per invoice, maximum Rs. 35

lakhs per project
Max Rs. 7 lakh per unit, max 5 units
Components categorization: * CA Add-ons; # Other Add-ons; and @ Modernisation.
Maximum permissible subsidy shall be subject to original invoices and in no case more than Rs. 750.00 lakh, whichever is lower. For
add-on technology, credit linked back ended subsidy shall be provided at 35/50% of the admissible cost. Technology offers inherent
value for operators and the admissible cost norms are designed to incentivize induction and not to serve as venture funding.
Any other components as maybe decided by Technical Committee when new technology or items that reduce carbon footprints are
introduced. For individual unit components like insulation, graders, CA generator, solar panels, etc - NCCD shall publish guidelines
for use by appraising agency.
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ANNEXURE-VI
COST NORMS AND PATTERN OF ASSISTANCE UNDER MIDH FOR BAMBOO RELATED
ACTIVITIES DURING XII PLAN
S. No
Item
A.
RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT
i) Research & Development on
bamboo
B.
B.1
B.2
B.3
Cost Norms*
Rs. 100.00 lakh
Central Government Institutes under ICAR, CSIR, ICFRE, SAUs,

National level Govt. agencies and others location specific will
take up need based applied research & development works in the
areas of
(i) Seed & Planting material including import of planting material
(ii) Technology standardization and
(iii) Technology acquisition and
(iv) imparting training and FLD, on project mode, with 100%
assistance.
PLANTATION INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

Production of Planting Material
i) Hi-tech Nursery (2 ha)
40.00 lakh/ unit
100% of cost to public sector and 40% of cost to private sector, as

credit linked back ended subsidy.
ii) Small Nursery (0.5 ha)
10.00 lakh/ unit

credit linked back ended subsidy.
iii) Rehabilitation of TC unit for

bamboo
Rs. 21.00 lakh/unit

credit linked back ended subsidy
Area expansion under Bamboo

i) Forest areas / Public land
Rs. 42,000/ha
(Through JFMC / Panchayati
Raj Institutions / SHGs, Women
group etc.
100% of cost in three installments (50:25:25) in three years
ii) Non Forest areas
35% of cost in 3 installments over a period of 3 years, limited to 4

ha per beneficiary.
Rs. 30,000/ha,Rs. 42,000/ha

with drip irrigation
Improvement of Existing Stock

i) Improvement of Existing
Rs. 20,000/ha
Stock in forest/non-forest areas
B. 4
100% assistance to Public sector and 40% to Private sector,

limited to 2 ha per beneficiary for private sector and no area limit
for public sector
Technology Transfer & HRD

i) Training of Farmers/
Artisans
Rs. 1000/day per farmer

including transport within
State and for outside State,
project based as per actual.
100% of cost.
ii) Training of Field

Functionaries
Rs. 300/day per participant

plus TA/DA, as admissible.
100% of cost.

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ANNEXURE-VI
iii) International training / visit

for exposure of NBM staff/
field functionaries including
farmers and entrepreneurs in
bamboo sector to upcoming
technologies.
Rs. 4.00 lakh/ participant
Project based 100% of air/rail fare course fee cost to be funded

under Mission Management for a maximum of 50 participants per
year on all India basis.
iv) Demonstration of Plantation

Technology
Rs. 50,000/ha
100% of cost in forest areas and public lands. 50% of cost subject
to a maximum of Rs. 25,000/ha. for a maximum area of 1 ha per
beneficiary in non-forest areas.
v) Organizing Workshops/
Seminars/Training
Project Based
100% assistance.
a) International Level
Rs. 7.50 lakh per event
100% assistance subject to a maximum of Rs.40 lakh.
b) National Level
c) State Level
Rs. 400/ha
50% of cost subject to a maximum of Rs. 200/- per ha, limited to

2.00 ha per beneficiary
d) District Level
B. 5
Pest and disease

management of bamboo
B. 6
Creation of Water resources

i) Community tanks/on farm
Rs. 20.00 lakh in plain areas
100% of cost to irrigate 10 ha of command area, with either use
ponds/on farm water reservoirs andRs. 25.00 lakh/ unit for Hilly of minimum 300 micron plastic films or RCC lining, owned &
with use of plastic/RCC lining
areas.
managed by a community/ farmer group.Cost for non-lined ponds/
tanks (only in black cotton soils) will be 30% less. Assistance
under NBM will be restricted to the cost of plastic/RCC lining.
ii) Water harvesting system
for individuals- for storage of
water in 20mx20mx3m ponds/
wells @ Rs.100/- cum
C.
INNOVATIVE INTERVENTIONS IN BAMBOO

i). Innovative Interventions
D.
Rs. 1.50 lakh/unit in plain areas 50% of cost including plastic/RCC lining.Cost for non-lined ponds/
and Rs. 1.80 lakh/unit in hilly
tanks (only in black cotton soils) will be 30% less. For smaller size
areas
of the ponds/dug wells, cost will be admissible on pro rata basis
depending upon the command area.Maintenance will be ensured
by the beneficiary.
Project Based
100% assistance
INTEGRATED POST HARVEST MANAGEMENT

i). Post harvest storage and
treatment facilities for bamboo
Rs. 25.00 lakh
40% of cost as credit linked back ended subsidy.
E.
ESTABLISHMENT OF MARKETING INFRASTRUCTURE
E. 1
(i) Bamboo Wholesale Retail

Markets near Villages
Rs. 25.00 lakh per unit

areas for individual entrepreneurs.
E. 2
Bamboo Bazaars
Rs. 48.00 lakhs/unit

E. 3
Retail Outlets (Showrooms)

(Nos.)
Rs. 60.00 lakhs/unit.

E. 4
Retail outlet near village
Rs. 10.00 lakh per unit

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ANNEXURE-VI
E. 5
Participation in Domestic Trade

Fairs / Exhibition etc.
8.00 lakh / event
100% of cost for a maximum of 27 participants in a year on all

India basis.
E. 6
Participation in International
Trade Fairs / Exhibition etc.
24.00 lakh / event
100% of cost for a maximum of 30 participants in a year on all

India basis.
F.
IMPLEMENTATION MONITORING MECHANISM
F. 1
National Bamboo Cell

a) Evaluation and Monitoring
Project Based
100% of cost
b) Bamboo Technical Support

Group
Project Based
Subject to a ceiling of Rs. 50.00 lakh / annum / state.
c) Colored Brochures and

Leaflets
Project Based
100% of cost.
d) Promotional campaigns
through Electronic/ Audiovisual Media/ Newspapers
Project Based
100% cost.
e) Database Generation &

Management (Information,
Web Based Database)
Project Based
100% of cost to Central / State level institution/ ICAR / ICFRE etc.
F. 2
Baseline survey
Rs. 100.00 lakh for large states, 100% of cost as one time grant on survey related activities.
Rs. 50.00 lakh for small states
and Rs. 25.00 lakh for very
small states/ UTs.
F. 3
Mission management and

administration costs.
Project Based
Up to 5.0% of the project cost.
* Cost norms means upper limit of cost for calculation of subsidy.

# Note: The release of back ended subsidy need not be credit linked for the institutions like Public Sector Units, Panchayats, Cooperatives, Registered Societies /
Trusts and Public limited Companies, provided they can meet the remaining share of the project cost, out of their own resources.

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ANNEXURE-VII
COST NORMS AND PATTERN OF ASSISTANCE UDNER MIDH FOR NATIONAL HORTICULTURE
BOARD RELATED ACTIVITIES DURING XII PLAN
S.No.
Item
A.
DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL HORTICULTURE##
A. 1
Commercial Horticulture
Development in open
field conditions, including
components viz planting
material, plantation, irrigation,
fertigation, precision farming,
GAP etc.
Rs. 75.00 lakh /per project (Rs 125.00 lakh

for date palm, olive and saffron) for projects
covering area over 2 ha.
Credit linked back ended subsidy @ 40% of project

cost limited to Rs.30.00 lakh per project in general
area and @ 50% of project cost limited to Rs. 37.50
lakh for NE and Hilly and scheduled areas.
A. 2
Commercial Horticulture
Development in protected
cover.
Rs 112.00 lakh per project covering area

above 2500 Sq.mt.
Credit linked back-ended subsidy @ 50% of cost

limited to Rs.56.00 lakh per project.
A. 3
Integrated Post Harvest

Management Projects
e.g. Pack House, Ripening
Chamber, Refer Van, Retail
Outlets, Pre-cooling units,
Primary processing, etc.
Rs. 145.00 lakh per project. The add-on

components of pre-cooling, pack house,
grading, packing, cold room can be taken up
as individual components.
Credit linked back ended subsidy @ 35% of cost

limited to Rs.50.75 lakh per project in general areas
and @ 50% of project cost limited to Rs. 72.50 lakh
per project in NE, Hilly and scheduled Areas, ensuring
backward and forward linkage. For standalone
projects, NHM norms will be adopted.
B.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT SUBSIDY SCHEME FOR CONSTRUCTION/ EXPANSION/ MODERNIZATION OF COLD STORAGE AND
STORAGES FOR HORTICULTURE PRODUCTS
B. 1
Cold storage units Type 1 basic mezzanine structure

with large chamber (of
>250 MT) type with single
temperature zone
NHB to take up projects with Capacity above Credit linked back-ended subsidy @ 35% of the cost
5000MT upto 10000MT as per following
of project (50% in NE, Hilly Areas and scheduled
rates.
areas) for capacity above 5000 MT.
Rs. 7600/ MT for capacity between 5001 to
6500 MT.
Rs. 7200/MT for capacity between 6501 to
8000 MT.
10000 MT.
B. 2
Cold Storage Unit Type 2

PEB structure for multiple
temperature and product use,
more than 6 chambers (of <
250 MT) and basic material
handling equipment.
5000 MT upto 10000 MT as per following
rates.
Rs. 9500/ MT for capacity between 5001 to
6500 MT.
8000 MT.
10000 MT.
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ANNEXURE-VII
B. 3
Cold Storage Units Type 2

with add on technology for
Controlled Atmosphere
5000MT upto 10000MT as per following
rates.
Additional Rs. 10,000/MT for add on
components of Controlled Atmosphere
technology. (Appendix II)
B. 4
Technology induction and

modernisation of cold-chain
Max Rs.500.00 lakh. (Details in Appendix II)
Credit linked back-ended subsidy @ 35% of the cost

B. 5
Refrigerated Transport vehicles
Rs. 30.00 lakh for 15 MT, and prorata basis

for capacities between 9 to 15 MT.
Credit linked back-ended subsidy @ 35% of cost (50%

in NE, Hilly Areas and scheduled areas)
C.
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFER FOR PROMOTION OF HORTICULTURE
C 1.
Setting up of block / mother

plant and root stock nursery
(Area above 4 ha)
Rs. 100.00 Lakh / ha including virus

indexing, tissue culture lab etc
Project based 100% and only through govt.

agencyThe component includes mother block of
scion and root stock, infrastructure for production of
disease free planting material, creation of poly house,
green house, net house, screen house, mist chamber,
hot beds sterilization of media, working shed, tissue
culture lab, referred lab, virus indexing facility, quality
control lab, weather station, water supply, irrigation
facility, fertigation unit, electric supply with generator,
ETP, farm equipment/farm mechanization, tools,
portrays, root trainer, container, computer system for
data management and analysis etc.
C. 2
Acquisition of technologies
including import of planting
material from other countries
for evaluation and mass
multiplication in order
to increase production &
productivity of horticulture
crops
Rs. 50.00 lakh/project
Project based 100% and only through govt. agency
C. 3
Import/procurement of
machines and Tools for
horticulture for demonstration
purpose (Public sector)
Rs. 50.00 lakh/ machine
100% of total cost and only through govt. agency
C. 4
Development & Transfer of

Technology
Rs. 25.00 lakh/ project
100% of total cost and only through govt. agency
C. 5
Long Distance Transport

Solution
Project Based
Rs. 2000.00 lakh
C. 6
Product Promotion and Market

Development Services- Hortifairs
Rs. 25.00 lakh
100% of cost by Central Nodal Agency
C. 7
Exposure visit of farmers

(Outside State)
Project based as per actual
100% of the cost.
C. 8
Visit Abroad for Government

Officers
Rs. 6.00 lakh per participant
100% of air / rail travel and course fee
C. 9
Organisation/Participation in
Seminar/ symposia/ workshop
for development of horticulture
Rs 10.00 lakh for international event/ Rs 5.00 50% of cost, on actual basis for Pvt. Agencies and
lakh for national event/ Rs 3.00 lakh for state 100% for NHBs own events.
level event and Rs 0.50 lakh/- for District
level event

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ANNEXURE-VII
C.10
Accreditation and Rating of

Fruit Plant Nurseries
Rs. 1.00 lakh / nursery
By Central Nodal Agency
D.
MARKET INFORMATION
SCHEME
D. 1
Market Information Services

and Horticulture Statistics
Project based, as per of actual cost
E.
HORTICULTURE
PROMOTION SERVICES
/ EXPERT SERVICES
& STRENGTHENING
CAPABILITY OF NHB
Project based, as per of actual cost
* Cost norms are indicative and refer to upper limit of cost for calculation of subsidy.
# Note: The release of back ended subsidy need not be credit linked for the institutions like Public Sector Units, Panchayats, Cooperatives,
Registered Societies / Trusts and Public limited Companies, provided they can meet the remaining share of the project cost, out of their own
resources. Hilly Areas include those areas covered under Hill Area Development Programme and Western Ghat Development Programme of
Planning Commission. Scheduled Areas include those areas notified by Planning Commission and State Governments. NE & Himalayan States
refer to States in North East & Himalayan region covered under HMNEH scheme.
## For projects on Development of Commercial Horticulture, subsidy need not be credit linked in North Eastern States and for the institutions like
Public Sector Units, Panchayats, Cooperatives, Registered Societies / Trusts and Public limited Companies, provided they can meet the remaining
share of the project cost, out of their own resources. Projects will have to be appraised by an appraising Agency.
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ANNEXURE-VIII
COST NORMS AND PATTERN OF ASSISTANCE UNDER MIDH FOR COCONUT DEVELOPMENT BOARD
RELATED ACTIVITIES DURING XII PLAN
S.No.
Item
Cost Norms*
A.
NORMAL SCHEMES
A. 1.
Production & Distribution of Quality Planting

material
Pattern of Assistance
a) Demonstration cum- Seed Production Farm (DSP)
A. 2
i) Setting up new DSP Farms.
Rs. 25.00 lakh / farm
100% of cost
ii) Maintenance of seven old DSP Farms with

nurseries.
Rs. 27.00 lakh / farm
100% of cost
b) Establishment of Regional Coconut Nurseries.
Rs. 32.00 per seedling
50% of cost
c) Distribution of hybrids/dwarf seedlings in Govt. /

Private Sector.
Rs. 36.00 per seedling
25% of cost, for a maximum of 25,000

seedlings/ acre.
d) Establishment of Nucleus Coconut Seed garden
Rs. 6.00 lakh/ha
25% of cost for a maximum of four ha.
e) Establishment of Small Coconut Nursery
Rs. 2.00 lakh /unit of 0.4 ha.
100% of cost for Public sector and for

Private sector
Expansion of Area under coconut

a) Normal area
i). Tall varieties
Rs. 26,000/ha
ii). Hybrid
Rs. 27,000/ha
iii). Dwarf
Rs. 30,000/ha
25% of cost for a maximum of 4 ha per

beneficiary, in two equal installments.
b) Hilly and Scheduled areas#
A. 3.
i). Tall varieties
Rs. 55,000 / ha
ii). Hybrid
Rs. 55,000 / ha
iii). Dwarf
Rs. 60,000 / ha
25% of cost for a maximum of 4 ha per

beneficiary, in two equal installments.
Integrated farming for productivity improvement

a) Laying out of Demonstration plots.
Rs. 35,000/ha
100% of cost in Public sector on cluster

basis.
b) Organic Manure Units
Rs. 60,000/unit
100% of cost in Public sector on cluster

basis.
A. 4
Technology Demonstration / Quality Testing lab.
Rs. 25.00 lakh per project
100% to public sector
A. 5.
Marketing, Market Intelligence Services, statistics

and Strengthening of Export Promotion Council
(EPC)
100% to public sector
A. 6.
Information & Information Technology
100% of cost to public sector
A. 7.
Technical Service & Project Management
Project based
100% of cost to public sector

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ANNEXURE-VIII
B.
TECHNOLOGY MISSION ON COCONUT
B.1
Development and adoption of technologies

for management of insect pests and disease
affected gardens
B.2
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a) Development of technologies
a) Rs. 50.00 lakhs for ICAR(CPCRI)/ a) 100% of the cost of project

b) 50% of the cost
State Agricultural Universities/
State Deptt. of Horticulture/
Agriculture/ and cooperative
sector
b) Rs. 25 lakhs for NGOs and other
organizations
b) Demonstration of technologies
a) Rs.25 lakh/ projects to ICAR

(CPCRI)/ State Agricultural
Universities/ State Deptt. of
Horticulture/ Agriculture/ other
related public sector units/
Registered cooperative societies
b) Limited to Rs 10.00 lakh for
individuals / group of farmers/
NGOs, private companies
a) 100% of the cost of project

b) 50% of the cost
c) Adoption of technologies
a) 25% of the cost of technology

adoption
b) 25% of the cost in case of
group of farmers/NGOs /other
organizations
25% of the cost
Development and adoption of technologies for

processing and product diversification
a) Development of technologies.
a) Rs.75 lakhs for all the Govt.

a) 100% of the project cost
institutions and cooperative
b) 75% of the project cost
societies.
b) Rs.35 lakhs for NGOs, Individual
entrepreneurs and other research
organizations
b) Acquisition, training, demonstration of

technologies
a) Rs.25 lakh/ projects to ICAR

(CPCRI)/ State Agricultural
Universities/ State Deptt. of
Horticulture/ Agriculture/ other
related public sector units/
Registered cooperative societies
b) Limited to Rs 10.00 lakh for
individuals / group of farmers/
NGOs, private companies
a) 100% of the cost to all the Govt.

institutions and cooperative societies
b) 50% of the cost for the NGOs, Individual
entrepreneurs and other organizations

ANNEXURE-VIII
c) Adoption of technologies
a) 25% of the cost of technology

adoption
b) 25% of the cost in case of
group of farmers/NGOs /other
organizations
a) Back-ended credit capital subsidy limited

to 25% of the cost.
b) For SC/ST women farmers, 33.3% of the
project cost.
c) In case of high value agriculture in the
Union Territories of Andaman and Nicobar
Islands and Lakshadweep 50% of the
project cost.
a) Market research
a) Rs. 25 lakhs for Govt. agencies

and cooperative societies
b) Rs. 12.50 lakh for individuals,
NGOs and other organizations

b) 50% of the cost
b) Market Promotion
a) Rs. 25 lakhs for Govt. agencies

and cooperative societies
b) Rs. 6.00 lakhs to federation of
CPS (FPOs).
c) Rs. 15 lakhs for NGOs and
private institutes.

b) 50% of the cost
B.4
Technical support external evaluation and

emergent requirement
Need basis
As per TMoC norms
C.
REPLANTING & REJUVENATION OF OLD

COCONUT GARDEN
a) Cutting & removing old / senile palms
Rs. 32,000/ ha
@ Rs. 1000 / palm limited to 32 palms / ha
b) Assistance for replanting
Rs. 80/- per seedling
50% of cost subject to maximum of Rs. 4000

/ ha.
c) Improvement of existing coconut gardens

through integrated management practices.
Rs. 70,000/ha
25% of cost in two equal installments.
D.
COCONUT PALM INSURANCE SCHEME
Rs. 4.69 per palm for trees in age

group 4-15 years and Rs. 6.35 /
palm in the age group of 16-60
years, including service tax @
10.30%.
75% of cost of premium of which 50 % of

insurance premium by CDB and 25% by
State Government.
E.
KERA SURAKSHA INSURANCE SCHEME
Project based
75% of cost of premium
F.
ESTABLISHMENT OF IN-HOUSE RESEARCH &

DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
Project based
100% of cost, to CDB
B.3
Market research and promotion
* Cost norms means upper limit of cost for calculation of subsidy. .05
# Hilly Areas include those areas covered under Hill Area Development Programme and Western Ghat Development Programme of Planning
Commission. Scheduled Areas include those areas notified by Planning Commission and State Governments.

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MISSION FOR INTEGRATED

MISSION FOR INTEGRATED

MISSION FOR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF HORTICULTURE

For Official Use

MISSION FOR INTEGRATED

MISSION FOR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF HORTICULTURE

Panchayati Raj Institutions

Technical support Group

PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL & IMPLEMENTATION

Strategy and Road map

Annual Action Plan

FUND FLOW MECHANISM

Research & Development (R &D)

Production and productivity Improvement

Production & Distribution of Planting Material

Establishment of New Gardens

Rejuvenation/Replanting of senile Plantation/Canopy Management

Creation of Water Resources

VIII) Protected cultivation

Precision Farming Development and Extension through PFDCs

Good Agricultural Practices

Centre of Excellence for Horticulture

XIV) Human Resource Development in Horticulture

Pollination Support through Beekeeping

XVI) Horticulture Mechanization

XVII) Technology Dissemination through Demonstration/FLD

XVIII) Integrated Post Harvest Management

XIX) Cold Chain Infrastructure

Creation of Market Infrastructure

XXI) Processing & value Addition

XXII) Insurance Scheme on Coconut

Support to State Horticulture Mission/Implementing Agencies

Institutional Strengthening / FPO Formation

Support to National Level Organizations for Infrastructure Development

Collaboration with International Agencies

Evaluation & other studies

MISSION FOR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF HORTICULTURE

ROLE OF EXISTING NATIONAL LEVEL AGENCIES

National Horticulture Board (NHB), Gurgaon

Coconut Development Board, Kochi

Small Farmers Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC), New Delhi

Directorate of Cashew and Cocoa Development (DCCD), Kochi

Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development (DASD), Calicut

National Committee on Plasticulture Applications in Agriculture & Horticulture (NCPAAH),

National Horticulture Research & Development Foundation, Nashik

National Bee Board (NBB)

National Seeds Corporation, New Delhi

9.10. National Research Centre for Citrus, Nagpur

9.11. State Farm Corporation of India, New Delhi

9.12. Hindustan Insecticides Ltd. (HIL)

9.13. National Institute for Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad

9.14. Fresh & Healthy Enterprises Ltd. (FHEL), New Delhi

9.16. Directorate of Marketing & Inspection (DMI), New Delhi

9.17. Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MFPI), New Delhi

9.18. National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), New Delhi

9.19. Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), Nagaland

9.20. National Centre for Cold Chain Development (NCCD)