Madhya Pradesh Horticulture and Food Processing Department is running Sabji Kshetra Vistar Yojana for farmers who want to grow hybrid vegetables on their land, and registration on the MPFSTS portal is open for the 2026-27 season. Farmers get 50 percent subsidy on seed cost, up to ₹10,000 per hectare for vegetable crops.
Scheme runs under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) of the central government with support from Madhya Pradesh State Horticulture Mission. Benefit is limited to a maximum of 2 hectares per farmer, and the land must be at least 0.25 hectare.
Sabji Kshetra Vistar Yojana 2026 Details
Aim is simple. Many farmers in Madhya Pradesh stay with traditional crops because good hybrid vegetable seed costs a lot. Scheme pays half of that seed cost so more land comes under vegetable farming and farmers get a second income line during the season.
Covered vegetables include okra (bhindi), guarphali, gilki, loki, tomato, pumpkin, cucumber and capsicum. For root and tuber commercial crops, the support is bigger because planting material is costlier.
Online Apply Process on MPFSTS Portal
Applications for horticulture schemes in Madhya Pradesh are taken only through the departmental MPFSTS portal. In July 2026 the department again invited fresh applications from farmers for vegetable crops along with fruit area expansion, power tiller, plastic mulching, onion area expansion and other components. Steps are given below.
STEP 1 - Open the Farmers Subsidy Tracking System portal of the Horticulture and Food Processing Department at MPFSTS official portal and look for the farmer registration section on the homepage.
STEP 2 - Click on the new farmer registration link, enter your working mobile number and Aadhaar number, and confirm the OTP that comes on your phone.
STEP 3 - Fill your personal details, district, block, village and land details such as khasra number and total area you plan to put under vegetables.
STEP 4 - Pick Sabji Kshetra Vistar (vegetable area expansion) from the scheme list shown for your district. If targets for your district are already full, the option will not appear, so keep checking after some days.
STEP 5 - Upload scanned copies of the required documents, check the whole form once, and submit it. Note down the application number shown on screen for later status check.
STEP 6 - After submission, the block level horticulture officer checks your land and papers. Selection is done at the senior office level as per district targets, and the approved amount comes into your bank account through DBT payment.
Highlights of Sabji Kshetra Vistar Yojana
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Sabji Kshetra Vistar Yojana |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Main Department | Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Running Under | Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) |
| Eligible People | Farmers of Madhya Pradesh, including forest rights certificate holders |
| Benefit | 50 percent subsidy, up to ₹10,000 per hectare for vegetables and ₹30,000 per hectare for root and tuber crops |
| Land Limit | Minimum 0.25 hectare, maximum 2 hectares |
| Apply Mode | Online through MPFSTS portal |
| Official Website | mpfsts.mp.gov.in |
Subsidy Amount You Get
Payment is worked out on the actual seed or planting material cost, and the department releases whichever amount is lower between the percentage share and the fixed ceiling. So if your seed bill is small, the subsidy will also be smaller than the top limit.
| Crop Category | Benefit Limit |
|---|---|
| Vegetable crops | 50 percent of seed cost, maximum ₹10,000 per hectare |
| Root and tuber commercial crops | 50 percent of planting material cost, maximum ₹30,000 per hectare |
Who Can Apply
Rules are not heavy, but a few conditions decide whether your form gets approved or rejected at the block office.
- Applicant must be a farmer and a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh with land in the state.
- Farmers who are not already growing vegetables on that land get first preference, since the aim is to bring new area under vegetables.
- Farmers holding forest rights certificates (van patta) can also apply and are treated as eligible people.
- Subsidy is given only once for the same piece of land, so a repeat claim on the same khasra will not pass.
- Area under the crop should be between 0.25 hectare and 2 hectares.
Documents Required
Keep soft copies ready before starting the form, because the portal asks for uploads during the same session.
- Aadhaar card of the applicant farmer, linked with the mobile number used for OTP.
- Khasra or B-1 land record showing your name and the area you plan to sow.
- Bank passbook first page with account number and IFSC for DBT payment.
- Passport size photo of recent date.
- Forest patta copy, if you are applying as a forest rights holder.
- Caste certificate, if you are claiming under SC or ST category share.
Help Number and Contact
For portal problems, farmers can write to the MPFSTS help desk at mpfsts.helpdesk@mp.gov.in, and the contact numbers are listed on the portal contact page. For scheme related questions, the better option is the Deputy Director Horticulture office or the Senior Horticulture Development Officer of your block, since district targets and selection are handled there. District offices also share officer mobile numbers through local notices when applications open.
Farmers looking at other horticulture support in the state can also check the Scheme for Promotion of Protected Cultivation of Commercial Horticultural Crops and the Flower Development Demonstration Scheme, both run by the same department.
References
Sabji Kshetra Vistar scheme page on MP Horticulture Department website
Scheme details PDF (Horticulture Department)
MPFSTS farmer registration and application portal
Krishak Jagat report on horticulture applications opening in July 2026
FAQ's
What is Sabji Kshetra Vistar Yojana?
It is a Madhya Pradesh horticulture scheme that pays 50 percent of hybrid vegetable seed cost so farmers can bring new land under vegetable farming.
How much money do farmers get?
Up to ₹10,000 per hectare for vegetable crops and up to ₹30,000 per hectare for root and tuber commercial crops, limited to 2 hectares.
Is the scheme still running in 2026?
Yes. Districts invited fresh applications for vegetable and other horticulture components in July 2026 through the MPFSTS portal.
Where do farmers apply?
Only online at mpfsts.mp.gov.in after farmer registration with Aadhaar and mobile OTP. There is no separate scheme website.
Which vegetables are covered?
Okra, guarphali, gilki, loki, tomato, pumpkin, cucumber and capsicum are the main hybrid seed crops, plus root and tuber crops under the second category.
Can a farmer take this subsidy twice?
No. Benefit is allowed once for the same land, so a second claim on the same khasra number gets rejected.
Can forest patta holders apply?
Yes, farmers with a valid forest rights certificate are eligible and can upload the patta copy with the form.
What if the scheme option does not show for my district?
It means district targets are already filled for that period. Keep checking the portal, since targets are released again in the next season.