AI SummaryMadhya Pradesh government is running Scheme to Promote Mechanization for the Development of Horticulture in 2026, and farmers can apply online for subsidy on machines like power tillers, small tractors, sprayers and diggers. Subsidy goes up to ₹1,50,000 for a tractor with rotavator, and the department picks final farmers through an online lottery after checking documents.
Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Madhya Pradesh runs this scheme under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). Farmers get 35% to 50% money help on approved machines and equipment. Biggest change this year is the apply process. Earlier farmers had to visit the district office with a paper form. Now applications are taken on the MPFSTS portal.
Scheme to Promote Mechanization for the Development of Horticulture 2026 Online Apply Process
Apply process is online now. Farmers register once on the MPFSTS portal of the Horticulture Department and then pick the machine they want subsidy for. Keep your Aadhaar linked mobile number with you, because the portal sends an OTP during registration.
STEP 1 - Open the MPFSTS portal at mpfsts.mp.gov.in and look for the farmer registration option on the home page. New farmers have to register first, old registered farmers can go straight to login.
STEP 2 - Fill your name, Aadhaar number, mobile number, district, block and village in the registration form. Check the OTP that comes on your mobile and finish the registration to get your farmer ID.
STEP 3 - Log in with that farmer ID and open the scheme list. Pick the horticulture mechanization component and then choose the exact machine, for example power tiller, power weeder or tractor up to 20 HP.
STEP 4 - Upload scanned copies of Aadhaar, bank passbook and land record (khasra or B-1). File size limits are shown on the upload screen, so keep clear scans ready.
STEP 5 - Submit the form and save the application number. Selection happens through an online lottery after the department checks your documents, so applying does not mean the subsidy is confirmed.
STEP 6 - If your name comes in the lottery, buy the machine from a registered vendor listed on the portal, get the physical verification done, and the subsidy amount comes to your bank account.
Key Information
| Scheme Name | Scheme to Promote Mechanization for the Development of Horticulture |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual farmers |
| Beneficiary State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Category | Agriculture, Rural & Environment |
| Benefit Type | Cash subsidy on machines |
| Subsidy Range | 35% to 50% of unit cost, up to ₹1,50,000 |
| Application Mode | Online through MPFSTS portal |
| Selection | Online lottery after document check |
| Main Department | Horticulture and Food Processing Department |
| Official Website | mpfsts.mp.gov.in |
Subsidy Amount on Each Machine
Money help depends on the machine and its unit cost. General rule is 40% to 50% of the cost, with a fixed upper limit for each item. Small and marginal farmers along with SC and ST farmers get the higher 50% rate on tractors up to 20 PTO HP, other farmers get 40% on the same machine.
| Machinery | Maximum Subsidy (₹) |
|---|---|
| Potato Planter/Digger | 30,000 |
| Garlic/Onion Planter/Digger | 30,000 |
| Tractor Mounted Agri-Blast Sprayer | 75,000 |
| Power Operated Pruning Machine | 20,000 |
| Fogging Machine | 10,000 |
| Mulch Laying Machine | 30,000 |
| Power Tiller | 75,000 |
| Power Weeder | 50,000 |
| Tractor with Rotavator (Up to 20 H.P.) | 1,50,000 |
| Onion/Garlic Marker | 500 |
| Post Hole Digger | 50,000 |
| Tree Pruner | 45,000 |
| Plant Hedge Trimmer | 35,000 |
| Mist Blower | 30,000 |
| Power Spray Pump | 25,000 |
Who Can Apply
Rules are simple and most farming families in the state fit in them. One farmer can normally take subsidy on one machine of the same type only once in the fixed year gap set by the department, so check with your block office before applying again for the same item.
- Applicant must be a farmer doing horticulture work like fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices or medicinal crops.
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh with land record in own name or joint family name.
- Bank account has to be linked with Aadhaar, because payment comes as DBT payment after verification.
- SC, ST, small and marginal farmers get the higher subsidy rate, so keep the caste certificate or small farmer certificate ready.
Documents Needed
Keep soft copies ready before you sit for the online form, otherwise the session times out and the form has to be filled again.
- Aadhaar card of the applicant farmer.
- Bank passbook first page showing account number and IFSC code.
- Land papers like khasra, khatauni or B-1 copy.
- Caste certificate for SC and ST farmers, or small or marginal farmer certificate where it applies.
- Passport size photo and Aadhaar linked mobile number for OTP.
Machines Covered and Why They Help
Horticulture work is labour heavy. Digging pits for a mango orchard, spraying a tall guava plantation, or lifting onion and garlic crop takes many days when done by hand. Power tillers, post hole diggers, tree pruners and blast sprayers cut that time and reduce labour cost. Department has kept the machine list wide so both small vegetable growers and orchard owners find something useful.
Along with machines, the same MIDH funding in Madhya Pradesh also covers polyhouses, shade net houses, plastic mulching, dragon fruit and banana planting, pack houses, cold rooms, onion storage structures, vermicompost units and mushroom units. Farmers who want more than one benefit can check those components in the same portal login.
Help and Contact
For district level questions, visit your District Horticulture Office or the block horticulture office. For portal problems and complaint help, CM Helpline number 181 works for all Madhya Pradesh government schemes. Farmers can also see other state schemes like Free Electricity Supply Scheme Madhya Pradesh and Seed Program Madhya Pradesh for more farming support.
References
MPFSTS Portal - Apply Online for Horticulture Schemes
Horticulture Department Madhya Pradesh - Scheme List
CM Helpline Madhya Pradesh - Scheme Guidelines
FAQ's
Is this scheme running in 2026?
Yes. Applications are open on the MPFSTS portal for horticulture mechanization components under MIDH, and selection is done through online lottery.
How do farmers apply now?
Apply process is online on mpfsts.mp.gov.in. Register once, log in, pick the machine, upload documents and submit. Offline help is still given at the district horticulture office.
How much subsidy is given?
Between 35% and 50% of the unit cost as per the machine. Highest amount is ₹1,50,000 for a tractor with rotavator up to 20 HP.
Do all applicants get the subsidy?
No. Applications are checked first and then final farmers are picked by online lottery, so the number of selected farmers depends on the target fixed for each district.
Which farmers get the higher 50% rate on tractors?
SC, ST, small and marginal farmers get up to 50% on tractors up to 20 PTO HP. Other category farmers get up to 40% on the same machine.
When does the money come?
After the lottery, machine purchase from a registered vendor and physical verification, the amount is sent to the Aadhaar linked bank account as DBT payment.
Is there any application fee?
No fee is charged on the portal. If a common service centre fills the form, only their service charge applies.
Where to complain if the application is stuck?
Contact the district horticulture office first. If nothing moves, call CM Helpline 181 and register a complaint with your application number.