Horticulture Mission for North East & Himalayan States (HMNEH) - Uttarakhand

Why it matters

Funds 90% of horticulture development costs (fruit orchards, nurseries, post-harvest infrastructure) for Uttarakhand farmers, since the state qualifies for the highest central-subsidy tier given to Himalayan states.

What you get

Implemented in Uttarakhand since 2003-04, HMNEH supports the holistic development of horticulture covering fruits (notably apple, citrus, stone fruits), vegetables, spices, flowers and post-harvest/processing infrastructure. As a Himalayan state, Uttarakhand benefits from a 90% central government contribution to programme outlay versus the standard 60% elsewhere, with the State Government providing the remaining 10% share, which the state proposes to raise to 40% subsidy specifically for marginal farmers' horticulture crops. The mission funds planting material, orchard establishment, protected cultivation, and marketing/post-harvest infrastructure such as pack-houses and cold storage.

Eligibility criteria

• Farmer cultivating or planning to cultivate horticultural crops (fruits, vegetables, spices, flowers) in Uttarakhand
• Project proposal meeting departmental norms for the specific component (orchard, nursery, infrastructure etc.)

How to apply

1. 1

   Apply through the District Horticulture Office with project details

2. 2

   Technical appraisal and approval

3. 3

   Implementation of the orchard/infrastructure project with departmental supervision

4. 4

   Subsidy released as per component-wise norms after verification

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Land record
• Bank account details
• Project proposal/estimate