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Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture Sub Scheme Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan Region- Meghalaya

The scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to promote holistic growth of Horticulture sector thorough promotion, extension, post-harvest management, processing and marketing.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Meghalaya

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Pattern of Assistance: | - Production of planting materials, area expansion, rejuvenation of senile plantation, creation of water sources, protected horticulture, beekeeping, mechanization, post-harvest, and establishment of market infrastructures. | Type of Assistance: | - Grant in Aid, Subsidy sales of inputs, training, and demonstration

Who can apply

The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.; The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.; The applicant should possess owned or leased land of at least 0.2 hectares or more.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the "Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)" Scheme?

The MIDH Scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. It aims at the holistic growth of the horticulture sector, covering a wide array of crops including fruits, vegetables, root & tuber crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, cocoa, and bamboo.

How is the funding for MIDH allocated between the Government of India and the State Governments?

Under the MIDH Scheme, the Government of India contributes 60% of the total outlay for developmental programs in all states, except those in the North East and Himalayan regions, where the contribution is 90%.

What is the pattern of assistance?

Production of planting materials, area expansion, rejuvenation of senile plantation, creation of water sources, protected horticulture, bee keeping, mechanisation, post harvest and establishment of market infrastructures.

What is the type of assistance?

Grant in Aid, Subsidy sales of inputs, training and demonstration.

Who can apply for the scheme?

The bonafide farmers engaged in Agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 0.2 (hectares) or more can apply for the scheme.

How to apply for the scheme?

The bonafide farmers can apply in plain paper through the nearest Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Horticulture Circle.

What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?

The bonafide farmers shall be selected on a first come first basis.

Whom to contact?

- District Horticulture Officer | - Managing Director, MgSFAC (Meghalaya Small Farmers' Agri-Business Consortium) | - Horticulture Development Officer