National Horticulture Mission (NHM)

National Horticulture Mission (NHM) ek centrally sponsored scheme hai jo horticulture sector ko strong banane ke liye launch ki gayi hai. Is mission ka focus hai fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, plantation crops aur aromatic plants ka sustainable development.
Vegetables ke context me NHM ka main aim hai quality seed ka use badhana, productivity improve karna aur farmers ki income increase karna.

Is scheme ko Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare ke guidance me implement kiya jata hai, jabki ground-level execution State Horticulture Departments ke through hota hai.

NHM – Grants for Vegetables kya hota hai

NHM ke under vegetable cultivation ke liye farmers ko seed cost par subsidy di jati hai. Ye subsidy 40% se 50% tak hoti hai aur ye depend karti hai:

• Kaunsi vegetable crop ugayi ja rahi hai
• Farmer ka geographical area (general / hilly / tribal / special area)
• State ka Annual Action Plan (AAP)

👉 Simple words me, agar aap vegetables ke certified seeds kharidte hain, to government uski cost ka bada hissa aapko wapas (subsidy ke roop me) deti hai.

Subsidy Structure: 40%–50% kaise milti hai

NHM vegetable seed subsidy ka general pattern kuch is tarah hota hai:

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

Example:

Agar aapne vegetable seeds par ₹20,000 kharch kiye:

• 40% subsidy = ₹8,000
• 50% subsidy = ₹10,000

Remaining amount farmer ko khud invest karna hota hai.

Kaun-kaun si Vegetables NHM me cover hoti hain

NHM ke under kai commercial aur seasonal vegetables cover hoti hain. Commonly approved crops ye hoti hain:

• 🥔 Potato
• 🍅 Tomato
• 🧅 Onion
• 🥕 Carrot
• 🥬 Cabbage
• 🥦 Cauliflower
• 🥒 Cucumber
• 🌶️ Capsicum
• 🍆 Brinjal (Baingan)
• 🥒 Okra (Bhindi)
• 🫘 Peas
• 🥬 Leafy vegetables (Spinach, Fenugreek, etc.)

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

NHM Vegetables Scheme ka Objective

Is scheme ke main objectives hain:

• Vegetable production ko scientific aur commercial banana
• High quality certified seeds ka use promote karna
• Per hectare yield increase karna
• Farmers ki net income badhana
• Market demand ke according vegetable supply ensure karna

Eligibility – Kaun apply kar sakta hai

NHM vegetable 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
• Crop NHM approved list me honi chahiye
• Certified / approved seeds ka use hona chahiye

Required Documents

NHM vegetable seed 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 purchase bill (certified seed ka proof)
5. Passport size photo
6. Caste certificate (agar special category claim ho)

How to Apply for NHM Vegetables Subsidy

Application process state-wise thoda different ho 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 vegetables component ka application form bharein
• Crop, area aur seed cost details mention karein

✅ Step 3: Documents Submit Karein

• Required documents aur seed bills attach karein

✅ Step 4: Field Verification

• Horticulture department ke officials field inspection karte hain
• Crop aur area verify kiya jata 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
• Remote regions me vegetable cultivation ko promote karna
• Climate-suitable regions me vegetable clusters develop karna

Isse balanced horticulture growth hoti hai.

NHM Vegetables Scheme ke Benefits

• ✅ Seed cost par 40%–50% subsidy
• ✅ Quality seeds se better yield
• ✅ Input cost kam, profit zyada
• ✅ Market-oriented vegetable farming
• ✅ Employment generation in rural areas

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

Q2. Kya ek farmer multiple vegetable crops par subsidy le sakta hai?
👉 Haan, lekin area aur cost norms ke andar.

Q3. Kya hybrid seeds par bhi subsidy milti hai?
👉 Haan, agar hybrid seeds NHM approved hain.

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

Important Tips for Farmers

• Certified seeds hi purchase karein
• Seed bills aur documents sambhal kar rakhein
• Application season start hone se pehle karein
• Field inspection ke time crop properly established ho
• State horticulture guidelines regularly check karein

🔍 Conclusion

National Horticulture Mission (NHM) – Grants for Vegetables farmers ke liye ek highly beneficial scheme hai. Seed cost par 40%–50% subsidy se vegetable farming ka initial cost kaafi kam ho jata hai aur profitability badh jati hai. Agar aap traditional crops ke saath vegetables add karna chahte hain ya commercial vegetable farming start karna chahte hain, to NHM aapke liye perfect support system hai.

🌐 More Information

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