Central Institute for Horticulture (CIH)
The Central Institute for Horticulture (CIH) is an institution established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. It plays a crucial role in promoting horticultural development in the country, particularly in the North Eastern region. Here’s an overview of the scheme, its benefits, and the documents required.
Key Objectives
- Capacity Building: Training farmers, extension officials, and entrepreneurs in modern horticultural techniques.
- Demonstrations: Establishing model horticultural farms to showcase modern practices.
- Research and Development: Conducting research to improve crop varieties, pest management, and post-harvest techniques.
- Quality Improvement: Enhancing the quality and marketability of horticultural produce.
- Market Linkages: Facilitating access to domestic and international markets.
Benefits
- Technical Training: Farmers and entrepreneurs receive training in the latest horticultural practices.
- Support for Infrastructure: Financial assistance for creating horticultural infrastructure such as cold storage, greenhouses, and processing units.
- Research Support: Access to new horticultural technologies and innovations developed by the institute.
- Market Access: Assistance in connecting with markets for better price realization.
- Quality Improvement: Support for adopting quality standards and certifications to enhance marketability.
Documents Required
The documentation may vary depending on the specific program or subsidy applied for under the scheme. Generally, the following documents are required:
- Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Passport.
- Address Proof: Utility bill, ration card, or bank statement.
- Land Ownership Documents: Proof of ownership or lease agreement of the land where horticultural activities are planned.
- Bank Account Details: Passbook or bank statement for financial transactions.
- Project Proposal: Detailed project report (DPR) for the infrastructure or activity for which assistance is being sought.
- Photographs: Recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant.
- Quotations/Estimates: Quotations for equipment, infrastructure, or services to be procured under the scheme.
- Certificate of Training: If applicable, proof of training or capacity-building programs attended.
National Bamboo Mission
As a result of this historic revision, bamboo grown in non-forest areas is not subject to forest product laws. In 2022-23, the NBM was integrated with the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) plan.
The restructured National Bamboo Mission focuses on developing the entire value chain of the bamboo sector to connect growers with consumers, beginning with planting material, plantation, facility construction, skilled manpower and brand processing marketing, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, skilled manpower, and brand building initiatives in a cluster approach mode. Currently, the program is being implemented in 24 states/UTs. The NBM includes provisions for raising bamboo plantations as well as establishing facilities for bio-energy extraction, activated carbon products, charcoal production, pellet production, ethanol gasifiers, and other activities for government agencies and private businesses.
NBM also planned to revitalize the bamboo industry through various innovations and regulatory support that would help to reduce carbon emissions and encourage domestic manufacturing.
The Mission’s major objectives are as follows:
- To increase the area under bamboo cultivation on non-forest government and private lands in order to enhance agricultural income, contribute to climate change resistance, and ensure the supply of high-quality raw materials for industry. Bamboo plantations will be promoted primarily in farmer’s fields, homesteads, communal areas, arable wastelands, irrigation canals, and bodies of water.
- To improve post-harvest management by establishing innovative primary processing units close to the source of production, primary treatment and seasoning plants, preservation technologies, and market infrastructure.
- To encourage product development in response to market need by aiding R&D, entrepreneurship, and business models at the micro, small, and medium levels, as well as feeding larger industries.
- To revitalize the underdeveloped bamboo industry in India.
- To encourage skill development, capacity building, and awareness generating for the growth of the bamboo sector from production to market demand.
- To reorient efforts to reduce reliance on imported bamboo and bamboo products by improving productivity and appropriateness of native raw materials for industry, thereby increasing primary producers’ revenue.
Individuals and other organizations that meet the requirements for such a term loan are eligible for the PMEGP loan. The following is a list of such eligible entities that may submit a loan application under the PMEGP:Â
If someone wants to start a manufacturing business costing up to Rs. 25 lakh or a service business costing up to Rs. 10 lakh, they must have completed at least Class VIII of their education.
- The scheme applies to all farmers in India.
Refer to the respective state’s Bamboo Mission Portal for an online link.
Step 1: Apply to State Bamboo Mission via their respective portals/offline.
Step 2: Review and approval of the SBM
Step 3: Credit-linked borrowing through scheduled/commercial banks
Step 04: Report project progress and completion.Â
Step 05: Evaluate and disburse subsidy to beneficiary bank account.
1) Aadhaar number
2) Land documents
3) Caste Certificate (SC/ST only)
4) Phone Details
5) Bank Details
6) Photographs
7) DPR