How much mushroom subsidy does Maharashtra give?

MIDH and state horticulture assistance for mushroom units is commonly notified at 40-50% of approved unit cost with per-unit ceilings, applied for through MahaDBT. PMEGP adds 25-35% margin money and NHB gives 40% back-ended capital subsidy on credit-linked projects above roughly ₹1 crore.

How do I apply for mushroom subsidy on MahaDBT?

Register as a farmer on MahaDBT, select the horticulture / MIDH component covering mushroom units, submit 7/12, 8-A, Aadhaar, DPR and quotation, and wait for lottery selection and pre-approval before construction. Claim after commissioning with invoices and geo-tagged photographs.

Is mushroom farming eligible under RKVY in Maharashtra?

Yes, mostly as cluster or FPO-level projects — shared compost units, cold chain and collection centres. Individual growers usually go through MIDH or PMEGP instead.

What does a mushroom farm cost in Maharashtra before subsidy?

About ₹18-25 lakh for the MushroomWale EPC scope on a two-room unit; larger Pune/Nashik projects scale from there. GST @18% and transport are extra, and civil works are client scope.

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Maharashtra · State Scheme Guide

Mushroom Farming Subsidy in Maharashtra

Maharashtra routes mushroom support through MIDH and state horticulture schemes administered on MahaDBT, backed by PMEGP margin money and NHB capital subsidy for Pune, Nashik and Mumbai-belt commercial units.

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How much mushroom subsidy can you get in Maharashtra?

Mushroom farming in Maharashtra is supported through MIDH and state horticulture schemes applied for on the MahaDBT portal, with assistance commonly notified at 40-50% of approved unit cost for mushroom production, spawn and compost units. PMEGP contributes 25-35% margin money, and NHB gives 40% back-ended capital subsidy (up to ₹50 lakh) on credit-linked commercial projects. Rates follow the current year's GR and budget allocation.

Schemes available in Maharashtra

MIDH / State Horticulture Scheme

40-50% of approved unit cost

Directorate of Horticulture, Govt. of Maharashtra

Applications via MahaDBT lottery-based selection. Covers mushroom units, protected cultivation structures and post-harvest assets.

Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)

Project-based assistance

Dept. of Agriculture, Maharashtra

Cluster and FPO-level mushroom projects, including shared compost and cold-chain infrastructure.

PMEGP

25-35% margin money (project up to ₹50 lakh)

KVIC / DIC

Heavily used around Pune, Nashik and Sangli for agro-processing and mushroom enterprises.

NABARD / AIF term loan

3% interest subvention on eligible assets

NABARD & scheduled banks

Cold rooms, packhouses and grading lines serving the Vashi and Pune markets.

NHB capital subsidy

40% back-ended, up to ₹50 lakh

National Horticulture Board

Best fit for export-oriented and 500 kg/day+ mushroom projects with bank finance.

Subsidy rates are indicative and subject to the current year's government notification, district targets and fund availability. MushroomWale does not guarantee sanction of any scheme.

Who is eligible

Farmers, FPOs, SHGs and registered firms with land in Maharashtra
7/12 extract and 8-A in the applicant's name, or a registered lease
MahaDBT farmer registration with Aadhaar-seeded bank account
Pre-approval before starting construction on MIDH-routed assistance
No duplicate subsidy claimed on the same asset

Documents required

Aadhaar, PAN and passport photographs of the applicant / promoters
Land ownership papers (jamabandi / 7-12 / RoR) or registered lease of 9+ years
Bankable DPR with BOQ, financials, DSCR and sensitivity analysis
Itemised EPC quotation from the turnkey vendor (MushroomWale quote works as-is)
Bank term-loan sanction letter (for credit-linked schemes such as NHB and PMEGP)
Project site photographs, electricity connection proof and water source detail
GST registration / Udyam registration for the farm entity

How to apply — step by step

1. Prepare the DPR

Detailed project report with BOQ matching the turnkey quotation, 5-year financials, DSCR above 1.5 and a subsidy claim map.

2. Register on the scheme portal

File the application on the state horticulture / MIDH portal (or NHB portal for credit-linked capital subsidy) before starting construction.

3. Get administrative approval

District Horticulture Officer inspects the site and issues pre-approval. Do not start civil works before this on MIDH/NHM-routed schemes.

4. Bank sanction (if credit-linked)

Term-loan sanction from a scheduled commercial bank for 75-80% of project cost, quoting the scheme name.

5. Build and document

Commission the unit with dated photographs, invoices, asset register and CA-certified utilisation statement.

6. Claim and release

Joint inspection on completion, then subsidy release — back-ended to the loan account for NHB, direct to bank account in tranches for MIDH/NHM.

Cost the project before you apply

Every scheme above needs an itemised project cost and a bankable DPR. Get a MushroomWale turnkey quotation for your Maharashtra site, read the mushroom farming in Maharashtra guide, or compare all schemes on the national subsidy page. GST @18% and transport extra; civil works are client scope.

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