Madhya Pradesh government is running Masala Shetra Vistar Yojana in 2026 for farmers who want to start spice cultivation in a new area. Under this scheme, farmers can get 50% subsidy on seed or planting material, with support up to ₹10,000 per hectare for seed spices and up to ₹50,000 per hectare for garlic, turmeric, and ginger.
As of 02 August 2026, no fresh public order was found showing a new subsidy rate or closure of this scheme. Current public change is in the application route. Kharif 2026 registrations for department schemes started from 01 May 2026 on the MP Kisan Portal, and the old MPFSTS links used in many older articles are not opening now.
Masala Shetra Vistar Yojana 2026
Masala Shetra Vistar Yojana is a Madhya Pradesh horticulture scheme for farmers who are not already growing spices and want to start cultivation in a new area. The scheme is run by the Horticulture and Food Processing Department of Madhya Pradesh.
Publicly linked scheme papers on the department website still show the same base pattern for crops, land limits, and subsidy. A separate 2026 benefit hike, closure notice, or replacement order was not found in current official pages checked for this update.
Quick Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Masala Shetra Vistar Yojana |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Department | Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Who Can Apply | Farmers starting spice cultivation in a new area |
| Benefit | 50% subsidy on approved seed or planting material |
| Land Area | Minimum 0.25 hectare and maximum 2 hectare |
| Apply Mode | Online department process with district level follow-up |
| Official Website | MP Kisan Portal |
Benefit Amount
Support under this scheme is linked to crop type. For seed spice crops, the subsidy is 50% of seed cost, up to ₹10,000 per hectare. For commercial spice crops like garlic, turmeric, and ginger, the subsidy is 50% of planting material cost, up to ₹50,000 per hectare.
This help is meant for new area expansion. The support is given once to a farmer under the scheme conditions, so farmers should check crop choice and land records carefully before applying.
Who Can Apply
Farmers can apply if they are taking up spice cultivation in a new area and meet the land condition of at least 0.25 hectare and up to 2 hectare. All farmer categories can apply. Farmers holding forest rights documents are also covered as per the scheme papers already linked on the department website.
Farmers already getting this one-time scheme support for the same purpose should not expect a repeat payment. District level checking of land and papers can still apply before final approval.
How to Apply in 2026
Old MPFSTS application links shown on the department website are not opening now, so they have been removed from this article. For 2026, the safer current route is the MP Kisan Portal ecosystem and Farmer Registry process used for department scheme registrations.
STEP 1 Go to the district wise scheme list page on MP Kisan Portal and check the live scheme list for your district. Scheme opening can vary by district and season.
STEP 2 Make sure the land record is linked with Farmer ID. The MP Kisan Portal notice for kharif 2026 says departmental scheme registrations started from 01 May 2026, and farmers whose khasra is not linked should first complete registration on the MP Farmer Registry.
STEP 3 Keep Aadhaar, land papers, bank passbook, photo, and crop related details ready. If the district horticulture office asks for any extra paper or local form, submit that also.
STEP 4 Complete the online entry through the current department route and follow district horticulture office instructions for checking, approval, and subsidy release. If the scheme is not showing in your district list, contact the department office before trying any old portal link.
Required Documents
Keep the main papers ready before starting the process. This saves time during district checking and reduces rejection risk.
- Recent passport size photo
- Aadhaar card
- Khasra, B1, or forest rights paper if applicable
- Bank passbook linked to the applicant
- Farmer ID details if land has been linked through the registry process
- Any district level crop or land paper asked by the horticulture office
2026 Status and Latest Checks
No fresh 2026 public document was found showing a new subsidy amount, new age rule, closure notice, or replacement of Masala Shetra Vistar Yojana. At the same time, the application side has clearly changed because the old MPFSTS links are not working, while the MP Kisan Portal is live and carrying the current kharif 2026 registration notice for department schemes.
Farmers looking at other Madhya Pradesh horticulture support can also check the Hybrid Chilli Production Program for another crop support article on the site.
Official Contact
A separate new 2026 helpline for this scheme was not found in the checked public pages. The Horticulture Department contact page currently shows the office number 0755-2578491 for the commissioner level office, which can be used as a department contact starting point.
References
Masala Shetra Vistar Yojana official guideline PDF
Scheme details PDF on department website
Department target PDF linked for Masala Shetra Vistar Yojana
District wise scheme list on MP Kisan Portal
Horticulture Department contact page
FAQ's
Is Masala Shetra Vistar Yojana still running in 2026?
Yes. No public closure notice was found as of 02 August 2026, and the scheme continues to appear as a live department scheme topic on current official pages.
Has the subsidy amount changed in 2026?
No fresh public order showing a revised subsidy amount was found. The checked official scheme papers still show up to ₹10,000 per hectare for seed spices and up to ₹50,000 per hectare for garlic, turmeric, and ginger.
Can farmers still use the old MPFSTS portal links?
No. The old MPFSTS links present in the draft article were not reachable during this update, so they were removed and replaced with current official portal links.
What should farmers do before applying online?
Farmers should first make sure their land record is linked with Farmer ID. For kharif 2026 registrations, this is part of the current MP Kisan Portal process.
Who can get the scheme benefit?
Farmers who are starting spice cultivation in a new area and meet the land condition can apply. Forest rights paper holders are also covered as per the scheme documents already linked on the department website.
Where can farmers contact the department?
The checked department contact page shows 0755-2578491 as the office number for the commissioner level office. Farmers can also use the current department website and district horticulture office for local help.