Organisation: National Horticulture Board (NHB), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India
Theme: Horticulture | Vegetable Clusters | Farmer Livelihoods | Supply Chain | Agri-Value Chain | FPOs
Description: NHB invites proposals from Implementing Agencies to establish Peri-Urban Vegetable Clusters under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP). The goal is to develop large-scale vegetable clusters near major consumption centres, improve farmers' share in the consumer rupee, promote good agricultural practices, and strengthen supply chain infrastructure. Clusters are selected on challenge mode — applicants identify and demonstrate cluster feasibility. Primary focus on TOP crops (Tomato, Onion, Potato) plus essentials.
Eligibility: "Legal entities (excluding proprietorships/individuals): FPOs/FPCs & federations, Cooperatives, Societies, Partnership Firms, Companies, or consortiums
Net worth at least equal to proposed equity contribution
Minimum 20% equity contribution of IA's cost component
Relevant experience in agri/horticultural input, production, aggregation, trading, processing, or logistics
Annual turnover at least equal to total project cost"
Grant Amount: Credit-linked subsidy to IA and farmers (as per detailed CDP scheme guidelines); up to 10% additional incentive for innovative components. Subsidy released in 3 instalments (30%-40%-30%)
Apply by: October 22, 2026 (6:00 PM)