asic Information
Full Name: National Horticulture Board
Abbreviation: NHB
Parent Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India
Type: Autonomous Organization (Registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860)
Established: 1984
Headquarters: Gurugram (Gurgaon), Haryana
Official Website: https://nhb.gov.in
About:
The National Horticulture Board (NHB) was set up to promote the integrated development of horticulture in India, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, medicinal and aromatic plants.
It provides financial support, infrastructure development, market linkages, and training to farmers, entrepreneurs, and cooperatives to make Indian horticulture globally competitive and sustainable.
🎯 Objectives
- Promote commercial horticulture through area expansion and diversification.
- Support post-harvest management, cold chain, and marketing infrastructure.
- Enhance farmers’ income through value addition and better price realization.
- Provide credit-linked back-ended subsidies for horticulture projects.
- Establish centres of excellence and promote technology adoption.
- Strengthen database, market intelligence, and crop statistics.
- Promote sustainability and export competitiveness in horticulture.
Benefits
- Financial Support: Up to 50% subsidy for commercial horticulture and cold chain projects.
- Market Access: Helps connect farmers with domestic and international markets.
- Reduced Post-Harvest Losses: Modern storage and transport reduce waste.
- Employment Generation: Promotes agripreneurship and job creation.
- Higher Income: Improved productivity, value addition, and year-round market availability.
- Export Promotion: Enhances India’s competitiveness in global fruit and vegetable trade.
- Technology Adoption: Promotes greenhouse, drip irrigation, and high-density farming.
Beneficiaries
- Farmers and Growers
- Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)
- Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
- Cooperative Societies
- Horticulture Entrepreneurs / MSMEs
- Startups in Agri-Tech or Cold Chain
- Exporters of Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers
Documents Required
- Aadhaar / PAN Card
- Land ownership documents or lease deed
- Detailed Project Report (DPR)
- Bank Sanction Letter / Term Loan Document
- Cost Estimates from suppliers
- GST Registration / MSME Certificate (if applicable)
- Photographs of site and project progress
- Caste/Category certificate (for applicable subsidy category)
Major Schemes & Programmes
| Development of Commercial Horticulture through Production and Post-Harvest Management | Financial assistance for setting up: High-tech nurseries and polyhouses Fruit and vegetable farms Post-harvest infrastructure (grading, packing, cold storage) Subsidy: 35% of project cost (50% for hilly & tribal areas). |
| Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme for Construction/Expansion/Modernization of Cold Storages | Assistance for creation of cold storages and controlled atmosphere (CA) units. Objective: Reduce post-harvest losses and ensure year-round supply. Subsidy: 35–50% of the total project cost (depending on category and location). |
| Horticulture Development through Post-Harvest Technology & Infrastructure | Support for: Ripening chambers, pre-cooling units, and reefer vehicles. Packhouses and integrated cold chain facilities. Encourages private investment and PPP models. |
| Horticulture Promotion Service | Provides technical support, project preparation, and advisory services. Develops district-level horticulture databases for better planning. |
| Cluster Development Programme (CDP) | Promotes horticulture clusters for crops like mango, banana, grapes, pomegranate, and floriculture. Ensures farm-to-market integration, branding, and export readiness. |
| Training & Human Resource Development | Conducts training programmes for farmers, field officers, and entrepreneurs. Focuses on modern farming techniques, protected cultivation, and post-harvest management. |
How It Works
- Beneficiary prepares a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for their horticulture project.
- Apply through NHB Online Portal: https://nhb.gov.in
- Project is appraised by NHB and an empanelled bank/financial institution.
- NHB issues In-Principle Approval (IPA) if the project is viable.
- After completion and inspection, subsidy is released directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.
How It Works
- Beneficiary prepares a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for their horticulture project.
- Apply through NHB Online Portal: https://nhb.gov.in
- Project is appraised by NHB and an empanelled bank/financial institution.
- NHB issues In-Principle Approval (IPA) if the project is viable.
- After completion and inspection, subsidy is released directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Who’s Who
| Designation | Name | Contact / Email |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Director (MD) | Shri K.L. Meena (IAS) | md@nhb.gov.in |
| Director (Finance) | Shri A.K. Singh | finance@nhb.gov.in |
| Director (Horticulture Projects) | Ms. S. Nandini | projects@nhb.gov.in |
| Regional Offices: | Mumbai, Kolkata, Guwahati, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Lucknow | Visit https://nhb.gov.in |
Contact Details
National Horticulture Board (NHB)
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Government of India
Address: Plot No. 85, Institutional Area, Sector-18, Gurugram (Gurgaon) – 122015, Haryana
📞 Phone: +91-124-2342992 / 2347441 / 2342982
📠 Fax: +91-124-2342983
📧 Email: nhb@nb.nic.in. | 🌐 Website: https://nhb.gov.in
Grievance Redressal
- Online: https://pgportal.gov.in
- Email: grievance@nhb.gov.in
- Helpline: +91-124-2342992 (Working Hours: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Mon–Fri)