Madhya Pradesh government runs Exhibition Fair and Publicity scheme through Horticulture and Food Processing Department, and district level fairs, seminars and farmer melas keep happening across the state through 2026. Farmers get free entry, and the events cover fruit, flower, vegetable and spice crops.
Every year the department holds these events at district and block level so farmers can see new planting material, modern tools, drip and sprinkler setups, and get details of the subsidy schemes running through MPFSTS farmer portal. There is no cash benefit here. Benefit is knowledge, contacts and direct access to department officers.
Exhibition Fair and Publicity Scheme Details
Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, manages this scheme. Aim is simple. Take research from farms and labs to the actual farmer in his own block, in his own language. Officers, scientists and approved vendors sit together at these fairs, and farmers can ask questions face to face.
Exhibitions also work as a display window for departmental schemes. So a farmer who came only to see a stall often ends up learning about drip irrigation subsidy, protected cultivation help, or a seed programme he did not know about. Related schemes like Sabji Kshetra Vistar Yojana and Masala Shetra Vistar Yojana are commonly explained at these counters.
One change worth noting for 2026. Applications for departmental horticulture schemes now go through Madhya Pradesh Kisan Portal and MPFSTS, and land khasra details must be linked with Farmer ID for the Kharif 2026 season onwards. Officers at exhibition counters help farmers with this linking too.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Exhibition Fair and Publicity |
| Level | State scheme, Madhya Pradesh |
| Main Department | Horticulture and Food Processing Department |
| Eligible People | Farmers of Madhya Pradesh |
| Benefit Type | In kind, training and information, no cash payment |
| DBT Payment | No |
| Application Mode | Offline, through district horticulture office |
| Official Website | mphorticulture.gov.in |
| Help Number | CM Helpline 181 |
Benefits for Farmers
Benefit is not money in the account. It is practical learning that saves cost in the next season. A farmer who understands mulching or grading properly can cut losses without spending much.
Technical knowledge: Details on new varieties, nursery practice, pest control and post harvest handling for fruit, flower, vegetable and spice crops.
Scheme information: On the spot details of subsidy schemes, how much support is given, and how to apply on the portal.
Market contact: Chance to meet approved vendors, food processing units and other farmers doing the same crop.
Who Can Take Part
Rules are kept easy so that small and marginal farmers are not left out. Anyone farming in the state can walk in.
- Applicant should be a farmer doing cultivation in Madhya Pradesh, including tenant and small holding farmers.
- Applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh with a local address proof.
- Women farmers, tribal farmers and farmer producer group members can join the same events without any separate permission.
How to Participate
There is no online form for the fair itself. Registration happens at the district level, and dates are announced through the horticulture office and local panchayat notices.
STEP 1 - Visit the District Horticulture Office (Sahayak Sanchalak Udyan) of the district and ask for the calendar of exhibitions, seminars and farmer melas planned for the current season.
STEP 2 - Give name, village, mobile number and crop details at the counter, or to the Rural Horticulture Extension Officer of the block, so that the name gets added in the participant list.
STEP 3 - Carry an identity proof on the event day and reach the venue at the announced time. Entry is free and no fee is charged for sitting in the seminar.
STEP 4 - For any scheme found useful at the fair, register or apply later on the Madhya Pradesh Kisan Portal or through MPFSTS, after linking land khasra with Farmer ID.
Documents Required
Nothing heavy is asked at the venue, but keeping basic papers ready helps if a farmer wants to apply for a subsidy scheme on the same day.
- Identity proof such as Aadhaar card or voter ID card.
- Residence proof of Madhya Pradesh, or a domicile certificate.
- Land records like khasra or B1 copy, needed only when applying for a subsidy scheme at the counter.
- Bank passbook copy and mobile number linked with Aadhaar for portal registration.
Current Status in 2026
Scheme is running. It has not been closed or merged. Exhibitions and farmer seminars continue under the department budget, and handicraft and farm produce fairs across districts of Madhya Pradesh were held during 2026 as well. Since exact dates change district to district, checking with the local horticulture office is the safest way.
Help and Complaint
For any problem about event details, participation or scheme information, farmers can call CM Helpline 181 or contact the district horticulture office. Complaints can also be filed online on the state grievance portal.
References
Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Madhya Pradesh
MPFSTS Farmer Registration Portal
CM Helpline Scheme Information
FAQ's
Is Exhibition Fair and Publicity scheme still running in 2026?
Yes, the scheme is running. Horticulture and Food Processing Department keeps holding exhibitions and seminars at district and block level through the year.
Does a farmer get any money under this scheme?
No cash is given. Benefit is in kind, that is free training, crop information and details of subsidy schemes at the venue.
Is there any fee to attend the exhibition or seminar?
No fee. Entry and participation are free for farmers of Madhya Pradesh.
Can a farmer register online for the fair?
Registration for the fair is offline at the district horticulture office. Only scheme applications go online through Kisan Portal and MPFSTS.
Which crops are covered in these events?
Fruit, flower, vegetable, spice, and also medicinal and aromatic crops handled by the horticulture department.
Can women farmers take part?
Yes, women farmers can attend every event, and many district fairs keep separate counters for women self help groups.
What is the helpline for this scheme?
CM Helpline number 181 works for all Madhya Pradesh government schemes, including horticulture department schemes.
Is Farmer ID needed now?
For applying in departmental schemes from Kharif 2026 season, land khasra details must be linked with Farmer ID. For only attending a fair, it is not needed.