Mission for Integrated Horticulture Development (MIDH)
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment,Mechanization- solar power, farming systems
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme "Mission for Integrated Horticulture Development (MIDH)" is a centrally sponsored scheme that aims to promote growth in the horticulture sector through financial and technical support to farmers for cultivation, post-harvest management, and market linkage development.
Benefit Type
Composite
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a farmer - The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat. - The applicant should intend to cultivate horticultural crops or undertake related activities.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
&gt; Registration Process: Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="I-Khedut" nis:value=https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/ nis:enabled=true/> Portal. Step 2: Click on &amp;39;Login&amp;39; from the top right-hand side, then click on &amp;quot;Beneficiary Registration&amp;quot; and select any one from the &amp;39;Farmer&amp;39; or &amp;39;Institutional&amp;39; or &amp;39;Except For the Farmer&amp;39; as the Beneficiary Type. Step 3: Select the District, Taluka, and Village, choose &amp;39;what type of account holder you are?&amp;39;, enter your Account Number and Name, solve the Captcha, and click &amp;39;Save and Next&amp;39;. Step 4: Enter your Mobile Number and Email address, click &amp;39;Send OTP&amp;39;, enter the received OTP, create and confirm a Password, solve the Captcha, and click &amp;39;Submit&amp;39;. &gt; Login Process: Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="I-Khedut" nis:value=https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/site/ nis:enabled=true/> Portal. Step 2: Click on &amp;39;Login&amp;39; from the top right-hand side of the homepage. On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’. Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button, and an application page will open. Step 4: Click on the &amp;quot;Apply New&amp;quot; button and submit a new application. Step 5: Click on the &amp;quot;Update Application&amp;quot; button to add corrections to the application. Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it. Step 7: Take a printout of the confirmed application. &gt; Contact Us: <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="Click here" nis:value=https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/Public/frm_Public_Contacts.aspx nis:enabled=true/>.
Required Documents
- 7/12 Certificate. Aadhaar Card. Copy of KHEDUT. Ration Card.
FAQs
What is the "Mission for Integrated Horticulture Development (MIDH)" scheme?
The "MIDH" scheme provides financial assistance for the creation of post-harvest infrastructure such as grading units, storage facilities, cold chains, packaging systems, and processing units to reduce wastage and enhance value addition.
Who is eligible to apply for the "Mission for Integrated Horticulture Development (MIDH)" scheme?
Any farmer residing in Gujarat who is engaged in or intends to undertake horticulture activities such as cultivation of fruits, vegetables, spices, flowers, or other specified crops is eligible to apply for the "Mission for Integrated Horticulture Development (MIDH)" scheme.
What kind of crops are supported under the "MIDH" scheme?
The "Mission for Integrated Horticulture Development (MIDH)" scheme supports a wide range of horticultural crops, including fruits, vegetables, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, and plantation crops, with specific support tailored to different regions and agro-climatic zones of Gujarat.
What types of financial support are provided under the "MIDH" scheme?
Under the "Mission for Integrated Horticulture Development (MIDH)" scheme, financial assistance is provided to farmers for various activities such as plantation of new crops, rejuvenation of old orchards, horticulture mechanization, adoption of protected cultivation methods, and infrastructure for post-harvest management and marketing.
How can a farmer apply for the "MIDH" scheme?
To apply for the "Mission for Integrated Horticulture Development (MIDH)" scheme, a farmer must visit the official iKhedut portal of the Government of Gujarat.
Is there any application fee to apply for the scheme?
No, there is no fee charged for submitting an application under the "MIDH" scheme, and the application form can be filled and submitted online free of cost.
What documents are required while applying for the "MIDH" scheme?
The documents required for applying to the "MIDH" scheme include the Aadhaar Card, 7/12 Certificate (land ownership proof), Copy of Khedut Registration, Ration Card, and the duly filled application form which can be downloaded in both English and Gujarati from the iKhedut portal.
Is there any income limit for availing the benefits under the "MIDH" scheme?
No, there is no individual or family income limit specified for eligibility under the "Mission for Integrated Horticulture Development (MIDH)" scheme, making it accessible to all farmers in Gujarat.
Are there any specific reservation or relaxation criteria under this scheme?
As per the available scheme guidelines, there are no specified reservations, preferences, or relaxations under the "MIDH" scheme, and all eligible farmers are treated equally during the application and benefit disbursal process.
What kind of post-harvest infrastructure is supported under the scheme?
The "MIDH" scheme provides financial assistance for the creation of post-harvest infrastructure such as grading units, storage facilities, cold chains, packaging systems, and processing units to reduce wastage and enhance value addition.