NHB Subsidy for Mushroom Farming in India (2026 Guide)
The National Horticulture Board offers 40% credit-linked back-ended capital subsidy (up to ₹50 lakh per project) for commercial mushroom production units. Suited for ₹1 Cr+ projects with sanctioned bank loan.
What is the NHB subsidy for mushroom farming?
The National Horticulture Board (NHB) gives 40% credit-linked back-ended capital subsidy (up to ₹50 lakh per project) for commercial mushroom production units in general states, and 50% (up to ₹60 L) in NE/hilly states. The subsidy is released into the term loan account after commissioning — it reduces loan principal rather than paying cash to the promoter.
Eligibility Checklist
- Individual entrepreneurs, partnership firms, companies, FPOs, SHGs, cooperatives
- Project must be technically feasible and commercially viable (DPR mandatory)
- Term loan must be sanctioned by a NABARD-refinanced bank or scheduled commercial bank
- Minimum project cost typically ₹50 L+ for protected cultivation / mushroom units
- Land ownership or registered long-term lease (typically 9+ years)
How to Apply — 6 Steps
NHB vs MIDH — Which One to Choose?
| Parameter | NHB | MIDH/NHM |
|---|---|---|
| Subsidy % | 40% (50% NE/hilly) | 40% (50% NE/hilly) |
| Per project cap | ₹50 L (₹60 L NE) | Per-unit ceiling (smaller) |
| Best fit | Projects ₹1 Cr+ | Projects ₹25 L–1 Cr |
| Release type | Back-ended (loan a/c) | Direct to bank a/c |
| Loan mandatory? | Yes (credit-linked) | Optional |
Frequently Asked Questions
Official NHB Mushroom Subsidy Guide 2025
Complete scheme document — eligibility, subsidy rates, application process, claim format & required annexures.
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