Planting material is the most important input in horticulture plantations. Production of planting material is given special attention so that genuine material is made available to the farmers. This programme was launched in January 2002 to run until January 2012. Under this programme, Integrated Multi Crop Nurseries, Progeny and Herbal gardens and Tissue Culture Units both in public and private sectors are being established. This programme is one of the components of the Horticulture Technology Mission. Only farmers are eligible under this scheme.

Under this scheme, 50% of the cost subject to a limit of Rs. 8 lakh (Private Sector) and 100% of the cost subject to a limit of Rs.18 lakh (Public Sector) is designated for setting up of Integrated Multi Crop Nursery of 2 hectare and producing minimum 5 lakh plants per annum. 50% of the cost (Private Sector) and 100% of the cost (Public Sector) subject to a limit of Rs. 3 lakh (Private/ Public Sectors) for establishing a Small Nursery producing minimum 3 lakh plants per annum. 50% of the cost subject to a limit of Rs.1.50 lakh (Private Sector) and 100 % subject to a limit of Rs. 3 lakh (Public Sector) for establishing a Progeny and Herbal Garden. 50% of the cost subject to a limit of Rs.10 lakh (Private Sector) and 100 % subject to limit of Rs. 21 lakh (Public Sector) for setting up a Tissue Culture Unit with a minimum production capacity of 15 lakh plants per annum. Rs 12.5 lakhs per True Potato Seed Centre (Public Sector) and Rs. 2 lakhs per True Potato Seed Centre (Private Sector).

Please contact the relevant department.

Contact

Director
Department of Horticulture,
"Naubahar"
Shimla 171002
Himachal Pradesh
Ph: 0177-2842390

Joint Director
Department of Horticulture, HP, "Naubahar",
Shimla 171002
Himachal Pradesh
Ph: 0177-2841309