National Horticulture Board (NHB) - Commercial Horticulture
राष्ट्रीय बागवानी बोर्ड वाणिज्यिक बागवानी योजना
Ministry / Dept: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare • Agency: National Horticulture Board (NHB) / Commercial Banks
📋 Scheme Objective & Overview
Back-ended capital investment subsidy of 40% to 50% for setting up commercial polyhouses, shade-net nurseries, high-density orchards, mushroom units, and integrated cold storage.
💰 Key Financial Benefits & Subsidy Details
- ✓Flat 40% subsidy up to ₹30 Lakhs in plains and general regions.
- ✓Flat 50% subsidy up to ₹50 Lakhs in North East, Himalayan States, and ITDP blocks.
- ✓Subsidized term loans disbursed through nationalized, commercial, and cooperative banks.
- ✓Promotes exotic vegetables, cut flowers, high-density mango/guava orchards, and strawberries.
🎯 Who is Eligible? (Eligibility Criteria)
- •Individual farmers, grower associations, partnership firms, cooperatives, and companies.
- •Must possess suitable agricultural land (owned or leased for minimum 10 years).
- •Project must be funded with minimum 50% bank term loan.
Age Requirement: 18 to 70 years.
Education Qualification: No minimum qualification
📑 Mandatory Documents Required Checklist
Scanned PDF / Copies🚀 Step-by-Step Application Procedure
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (National Horticulture Board (NHB) - Commercial Horticulture)
What is the maximum loan limit under National Horticulture Board (NHB) - Commercial Horticulture?
Eligible applicants can avail up to Up to ₹50 Lakhs Subsidy (Project Cost up to ₹1.12 Crore to ₹2.50 Crore) in financial assistance from authorized partner banks.
How much capital subsidy is provided?
The scheme provides 40% Capital Subsidy (General areas, max ₹30L) / 50% (Hilly, NE & Scheduled areas, max ₹50L) credited directly to the loan bank account upon milestone verification.
Is collateral security or mortgage required?
Agricultural land or project assets mortgaged to financing bank.
Ready to apply for National Horticulture Board (NHB) - Commercial Horticulture?
Submit your online application through the official government portal.
Apply on Official Portal →Toll-Free Helpline: 0124-2342992 / 1800-180-1551
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