National Horticulture Mission (NHM)

National Horticulture Mission (NHM) ek centrally sponsored scheme hai jiska main aim hai horticulture sector ko modern, profitable aur sustainable banana. Is mission ke under fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, plantation crops aur aromatic plants ko promote kiya jata hai.

Flower cultivation (Floriculture) ke context me NHM ka focus hai:

• Farmers ko high-value flower crops ki taraf motivate karna
• Quality seeds/planting material ka use badhana
• Traditional farming ke saath commercial floriculture ko develop karna

Is scheme ko Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare ke guidance me implement kiya jata hai, jabki execution state horticulture departments ke through hota hai।

NHM – Grants for Flowers kya hota hai

NHM ke under flower cultivation ke liye farmers ko seed/planting material cost par subsidy di jati hai. Ye subsidy 40% se 50% tak hoti hai, jo depend karti hai:

• Kaunsa flower crop ugaya ja raha hai
• Farmer ka geographical area (general / hilly / tribal / special area)
• State ka Annual Action Plan (AAP)

👉 Simple words me: agar aap approved flower seeds ya planting material (bulbs, cuttings, saplings) kharidte hain, to government us cost ka bada hissa subsidy ke roop me deti hai.

Subsidy Structure: 40%–50% kaise milti hai

NHM flower subsidy ka general structure kuch is tarah hota hai:

• 🌾 General / Plain Areas
  👉 Seed/planting material cost ka 40% subsidy
• ⛰️ Hilly / Tribal / Backward / Special Areas
  👉 Seed/planting material cost ka 50% subsidy

Example:

Agar aapne flower seeds/planting material par ₹50,000 kharch kiye:

• 40% subsidy = ₹20,000
• 50% subsidy = ₹25,000

Remaining amount farmer ko khud invest karna hota hai.

Kaun-kaun se Flowers NHM me cover hote hain

NHM ke under kai commercial aur ornamental flowers cover kiye jate hain. Commonly supported flower crops:

• 🌹 Rose
• 🌼 Marigold (Genda)
• 🌸 Jasmine (Mogra)
• 🌺 Gerbera
• 🌷 Gladiolus
• 🌻 Sunflower (ornamental use)
• 🌼 Tuberose (Rajnigandha)
• 🌺 Chrysanthemum
• 🌸 Lilium (specific regions)

⚠️ Exact flower list state-wise NHM guidelines par depend karti hai.

NHM Flower Scheme ka Objective

Is scheme ke main objectives hain:

• Floriculture ko commercially viable banana
• Farmers ki income diversification
• Export-quality flowers ka production
• Rural areas me employment generation
• Nursery aur post-harvest infrastructure ko promote karna

Eligibility

NHM flower subsidy ke liye generally ye log eligible hote hain:

• Individual farmers
• Small & marginal farmers
• Farmer Groups / FPOs / SHGs
• Cooperative Societies

Basic eligibility conditions:

• Applicant ke paas agricultural land honi chahiye
• Land records updated hone chahiye
• Flower crop NHM approved list me honi chahiye
• Approved / certified seeds ya planting material ka use hona chahiye

Required Documents

NHM flower subsidy ke liye aam taur par ye documents chahiye hote hain:

1. Aadhaar Card
2. Land Records (Jamabandi / Patta / Lease deed)
3. Bank Passbook (DBT ke liye)
4. Seed / planting material purchase bill
5. Passport size photo
6. Caste certificate (agar special category claim ho)

How to Apply for NHM Flower Subsidy

Application process state-wise thoda vary kar sakta hai, lekin general steps ye hote hain:

✅ Step 1: District Horticulture Office Visit

• Apne District Horticulture Officer (DHO) ya Agriculture Office se contact karein

✅ Step 2: Application Form Fill Karein

• NHM flower component ka application form bharein
• Flower crop, area aur seed cost details mention karein

✅ Step 3: Documents Submit Karein

• Required documents aur purchase bills attach karein

✅ Step 4: Field Verification

• Horticulture department ke officials field inspection karte hain
• Crop aur area verify hota hai

✅ Step 5: Approval & DBT

• Approval ke baad subsidy Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) ke through bank account me aati hai

Geographical Area ka Role

NHM subsidy me location bahut important role play karti hai:

• Hilly & tribal areas ko zyada subsidy
• Climate-suitable regions me flower clusters develop karna
• Remote areas me floriculture ko promote karna

Isse balanced horticulture development hota hai.

NHM Flower Scheme ke Benefits

• ✅ Seed/planting material cost par 40%–50% subsidy
• ✅ High-value flowers se zyada income
• ✅ Input cost kam, profit zyada
• ✅ Export aur event industry ke liye demand
• ✅ Rural employment opportunities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Kya subsidy seed kharidne se pehle milti hai?
👉 Nahi, pehle farmer khud seed/planting material kharidta hai, baad me subsidy DBT ke through milti hai।

Q2. Kya polyhouse ya greenhouse flowers par subsidy alag hoti hai?
👉 Haan, protected cultivation ke liye alag NHM components hote hain.

Q3. Kya ek farmer multiple flower crops par subsidy le sakta hai?
👉 Haan, lekin area aur cost norms ke andar.

Q4. Kya subsidy har saal milti hai?
👉 Scheme ongoing hai, lekin state budget aur action plan par depend karta hai.

Important Tips for Farmers

• Sirf approved nurseries/seeds se hi planting material kharidein
• Bills aur documents safely rakhein
• Application planting season se pehle karein
• Field inspection ke time crop properly established ho
• State horticulture circulars regularly check karein

🔍 Conclusion

National Horticulture Mission (NHM) – Grants for Flowers farmers ke liye ek excellent income diversification opportunity hai. 40%–50% seed/planting material subsidy ke saath floriculture ka initial cost kaafi kam ho jata hai aur profit potential bahut high hota hai. Agar aap traditional crops ke alawa kuch high-return farming try karna chahte hain, to NHM ke under flower cultivation ek smart aur future-oriented option hai 🌸

🌐 More Information

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