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Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH / HMNEH)

Centrally Sponsored Scheme for holistic horticulture development; HMNEH is the sub-scheme for North East and Himalayan States with 90:10 funding.

Last updated 10 Aug 2026

A Centrally Sponsored Scheme of MIDH has been launched for the holistic development of horticulture in the country. The scheme, which took off from 2014–15, integrates ongoing schemes of National Horticulture Mission, Horticulture Mission for North East & Himalayan States, National Bamboo Mission, National Horticulture Board, Coconut Development Board and Central Institute for Horticulture, Nagaland.

Horticulture Mission for North East & Himalayan States (HMNEH) is one of the sub-schemes of MIDH, implemented by State Horticulture Missions in the North Eastern and Himalayan States. The Government of India contributes 90% of the total outlay for developmental programmes; 10% is contributed by State Governments.

Objectives

  • Promote holistic growth of the horticulture sector through area-based, regionally differentiated strategies.
  • Encourage aggregation of farmers into FIGs / FPOs / FPCs.
  • Enhance horticulture production, augment farmers’ income and strengthen nutritional security.
  • Improve productivity through quality germplasm, planting material and water-use efficiency through micro irrigation.
  • Support skill development and create employment opportunities for rural youth in horticulture and post-harvest management.

Eligibility

Farmers and implementing agencies in Meghalaya as per MIDH / HMNEH operational guidelines and the approved Annual Action Plan.

Benefits

Support across production & productivity improvement, planting material, new gardens, rejuvenation, water sources, organic farming, protected cultivation, HRD, post-harvest management, cold chain and market infrastructure.

Subsidy

Assistance as per MIDH operational guidelines; North East / Himalayan pattern with 90% Central share and 10% State share for developmental programmes.

How to apply

Contact Meghalaya SFAC / the concerned implementing agency. Refer to the Operational Guidelines PDF on the organisation’s document library, or use the Contact Us form.