Mission for Integrated Horticulture Development (MIDH)
About This Scheme
The scheme "Mission for Integrated Horticulture Development (MIDH)" is a centrally sponsored scheme that aims to ensure the holistic development of horticulture by providing financial assistance and technical support to farmers for the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, spices, flowers, and other horticultural crops, along with promoting modern technologies, post-harvest management, and value addition. The scheme promotes cluster planting, renovation of old gardens, use of advanced technologies such as protected cultivation, integrated pest and nutrient management, and horticultural mechanization to enhance production and sustainability in alignment with regional agro-climatic conditions.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a farmer - The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat. - The applicant should intend to cultivate horticultural crops or undertake related activities.
Benefits
- Crop Development and Production: Support programs are provided for planting and increasing the production of diverse horticultural crops, including fruits, vegetables, pepper, spices, and flower crops, tailored to different regions and agro-climates within the state. - Technological Promotion: The scheme promotes and extends the use of modern technology in horticulture. - Propagation Support: Support programs are available for grafting and stem raising, contributing to better crop propagation. - Post-Harvest Management and Value Addition: Assistance is provided for post-harvest management processes and value addition initiatives, ensuring better returns for produce. - Market System Development: Financial assistance is extended to individuals and the private sector for the development of collection and market systems, aiming for comprehensive growth in horticulture. - Specific Component Inclusion: The scheme primarily includes components such as- Cluster planting of new fruit, flower, vegetable, aromatic, and spice crops; Renovation of old gardens; Horticultural mechanization; Integrated fertilizer pest control management; Protected cultivation for horticultural crops; Mulching and the use of bird nets, etc.
How to Apply
Where This Comes From
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