NHB Subsidy (National Horticulture Board)
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NHB Subsidy (National Horticulture Board)

(National Horticulture Board (NHB))
Primary Benefit

40–50% Financial Assistance for High-Tech Horticulture Projects

<p>High-tech horticulture, large commercial greenhouses, cold chain projects.</p>

Dynamic Subsidy Scaling Matrices

Under the official guidelines of this scheme, final margin money subsidies scale dynamically based on your gender, region of business setup, and social categories. Below is the detailed rate catalog:

Gender-Based Subsidy
Men 40%
Women 50%
Regional Demographics
Rural 50%
Urban 40%
Hill Areas 50%
Caste / Social Groups
SC Group 50%
ST Group 50%
OBC Group 45%
General 40%

Benefits Details

  • 40–50% financial assistance on eligible project cost
  • Covers large polyhouses and greenhouses (>4,000 sq.m)
  • Cold chain infrastructure — pack houses, cold rooms, reefer vans
  • Floriculture, tissue culture, certified planting material
  • Post-harvest management and value addition units

Who can apply?

Any individual meeting the following guidelines is eligible for applying under this scheme:

Target Beneficiary Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit Min Age: 18 years old. No upper age limits.
Target Gender Suitable for Any category of applicants.
Men: 40% Women: 50%
Category Required Farmers, FPOs, companies, SHGs with large projects
SC: 50% ST: 50% OBC: 45% General: 40%
Location Cover Any Areas.
Rural: 50% Urban: 40% Hill Areas: 50%
State Cover Applicable across all states of India.

Application Workflow Process

  • Apply online at nhb.gov.in
  • DPR submitted for NHB appraisal
  • Site inspection by NHB officials
  • Sanction letter issued
  • Project completed and inspected; subsidy credited
1
Online Submission

Submit your promoter profile and bank-ready DPR details on the official nodal portal.

2
Nodal Review

Department agency verifies your details and forwards recommendation to local banks.

3
Bank Sanction

Bank evaluates credit feasibility and sanctions the term loan and working capital.

4
Subsidy Release

Nodal agency releases capital margin money subsidy to a TDR block accounts.

Required Documents Checklist

Keep the following digital copies ready before filling out the online application form:

  • Aadhaar / Company PAN
  • Detailed Project Report
  • Land documents
  • Bank solvency certificate
  • Quotation and layout plan
  • Previous year IT returns (for companies)

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Government support programs are strictly intended for setting up **new** micro enterprises and commercial expansions. Existing units availing of other programs are not eligible.

The program offers margin capital subsidy. However, bank credit interest schedules will be charged at standard commercial base lending rates unless supplemented by state interest refund policies.

The Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) training course is mandatory for all subsidy releases and takes around 5 to 10 days depending on the project investment scale.
Quick Info
Ministry National Horticulture Board (NHB)
Category Agriculture
Max Subsidy 50%
Max Amount ₹5,600,000
Status Active
Need Help?

Contact your local District Industries Centre (DIC) or Sri Yojana support desk for guidance and project filing support.

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