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    NHB, MIDH, PMEGP, AIF — which subsidy fits your project

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    In short.

    NHB gives credit-linked, back-ended subsidy for cold storages, pack-houses, ripening chambers and CA storage — 35% of eligible cost, 45% in NE, Himalayan and special areas under NHB’s 21 August 2026 circular. MIDH funds protected cultivation and post-harvest infrastructure through state horticulture missions. PMEGP gives margin money to units up to ₹50 lakh, and AIF adds 3% interest subvention with a credit guarantee.

    On this page7 sections
    1. 01NHB (National Horticulture Board)
    2. 02MIDH (Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture)
    3. 03PMEGP
    4. 04AIF (Agriculture Infrastructure Fund)
    5. 05Project checklist
    6. 06Sources
    7. 07Frequently asked

    Multiple central and state schemes can fund agri-infrastructure — but each has its own eligibility, project type, subsidy quantum and process. Matching the project to the right scheme is half the battle.

    NHB (National Horticulture Board)

    Credit-linked back-ended subsidy for cold storages, pack-houses, ripening chambers, controlled atmosphere storage. Subsidy quantum and ceilings vary by scheme component.

    MIDH (Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture)

    Protected cultivation (polyhouse, net house, shade net), nursery development, post-harvest infrastructure. Subsidy via state horticulture missions.

    PMEGP

    Margin money subsidy for manufacturing & service units up to ₹50 lakh (manufacturing) — popular for smaller agri-processing & mushroom units.

    AIF (Agriculture Infrastructure Fund)

    Interest subvention + credit guarantee for post-harvest infrastructure — cold storage, warehousing, primary processing, packhouses.

    Before you commit

    Project checklist.

    • 01Project type & capex range mapped
    • 02Eligibility & promoter category checked
    • 03Scheme guidelines for current FY read
    • 04Sanctioning authority identified
    • 05DPR & documents prepared per scheme format

    Sources

    The official scheme documents behind the figures in this guide. Scheme rules change — confirm the current circular with the sanctioning authority before you apply.

    1. 01
      NHB Operational Guidelines, January 2025(official document, opens in a new tab)

      “National Horticulture Board Operational Guidelines JANUARY 2025”

      National Horticulture Board, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India · January 2025 · Read and archived

    2. 02
      NHB Public Circular, 21 August 2026 (revised rates: 35% / 45%)(official document, opens in a new tab)

      “PUBLIC CIRCULAR No.NHB/CC/Guidelines/2026-27”

      National Horticulture Board, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India · 21 August 2026 · Read and archived

    3. 03
      MIDH Operational Guidelines 2025(official document, opens in a new tab)

      “OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES MISSION FOR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMET OF HORTICULTURE”

      Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India (published on nhb.gov.in) · 31 December 2024 · Read and archived

    4. 04
      Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) — Revised Scheme Guidelines(official document, opens in a new tab)

      “Scheme Guidelines for CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME of Financing facility under 'Agriculture Infrastructure Fund'”

      Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India · September 2024 · Read and archived

    5. 05
      PMEGP scheme guidelines

      “Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) — scheme guidelines”

      Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of MSME, Government of India · Not yet in our source ledger — confirm current terms with the implementing agency

    Questions

    Frequently asked.

    Short answers from the engineering team. Ask us anything the article does not cover.

    Can one project claim multiple schemes?

    In some cases yes — for example AIF interest subvention alongside MIDH subsidy. But scheme stacking rules change each year and must be verified with the sanctioning authority.

    Will I definitely get the subsidy?

    No. Subsidy approval depends entirely on the sanctioning authority, scheme guidelines, fund availability, site verification and applicant eligibility. We provide documentation and engineering support; we do not guarantee approval.

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