National Horticulture Board (NHB) Capital Investment Subsidy

Why it matters

For commercial horticulture: a credit-linked subsidy (35-50%) on large orchards, protected cultivation, cold storage and pack-houses.

What you get

Credit-linked back-ended capital subsidy (typically 35% in general areas, 50% in NE/hilly areas, up to ceilings) for commercial horticulture production and post-harvest infrastructure.

Eligibility criteria

• Commercial growers, companies, FPOs and cooperatives
• Project above the minimum area / cost threshold
• Loan-linked from a scheduled bank

How to apply

1. 1

   Register the project on the NHB portal and obtain in-principle approval

2. 2

   Implement with a bank term loan

3. 3

   Avail the back-ended subsidy after joint inspection

Documents required

• Identity / business documents
• Project report
• Land documents
• Bank loan sanction