State-wise Polyhouse Subsidy Guide (All India 2026)

Polyhouse subsidy in India is never just "50% everywhere." The central government sets a 50% baseline under NHM, MIDH, and NHB—but states add top-ups that can push effective support to 65–95% for general, SC/ST, small, marginal, and hilly-area farmers. Application methods differ too: Maharashtra runs a lottery on MahaDBT, Telangana offers 75% general and 95% SC/ST through its horticulture portal, and Haryana processes first-come-first-served applications on HORTNET.

This state-wise guide gives you the full comparison table, explains the central rules that apply in every state, and links to our master polyhouse subsidy guide 2026 for the LoI/LoC rule and effective 35–40% subsidy reality check.

Central rules that apply in every state

Before comparing states, understand what is constant:

Subsidy baseline and ceilings

• NHM / MIDH: 50% protected cultivation; max area 4,000 sqm per beneficiary via state horticulture departments
• NHB: flat 50%, credit-linked back-ended, ceiling ~₹56 lakh per beneficiary (up to ~₹1 crore depending on structure/location)
• Minimum area: 4,000 sqm general / 1,000 sqm NE-hilly
• NE/Himalayan states: 90% central share under HMNEH

Cost norms (subsidy is calculated on these, not market quotes)

Because 2026 market construction costs exceed norms, your effective subsidy is typically 35–40% of actual spend—not the advertised 50%. Budget 15–20% extra cash beyond bank margin. Our polyhouse subsidy pillar guide explains this in detail.

The apply-before-build rule

Secure bank term-loan sanction and apply before construction. NHB's 2023 reform introduced optional Letter of Comfort (LoC) plus mobile-app self-inspection; legacy Letter of Intent (LoI) + Joint Inspection Team (JIT) flows still circulate. Deviating from approved DPR crop or structure without written permission causes automatic rejection.

Full state-wise polyhouse subsidy comparison table

Central baseline is 50% everywhere, with 90% central share in NE/Himalayan states under HMNEH. State summaries below are indicative—verify exact current percentages on each portal.

State highlights — where policies differ most

Telangana — highest top-ups

75% for general farmers and 95% for SC/ST (up to 3 acres) make Telangana the most aggressive state in the table. Apply through horticulture.tg.nic.in. Even here, cost-norm mechanics cap effective support versus vendor quotes—do not skip the 35–40% reality check.

Maharashtra — lottery discipline

MahaDBT runs a computerized lottery. You need 7/12 and 8A land records. Top-ups reach 65–70% above the 50% baseline. Lottery states punish incomplete applications—double-check documents before the window closes.

Haryana — ownership vs lease matters

SC owners: 85%, SC leaseholders: 65%, general: 50%. HORTNET offers first-come-first-served processing and a self-install option for farmers who can manage vendor coordination.

Madhya Pradesh — small farmer advantage

80% for small, marginal, and SC/ST farmers on the cost norm makes MP attractive for entry-level protected cultivation. Apply online at MPFSTS; April–June applications reportedly process faster.

Gujarat — wide SC/ST band

i-Khedut portal handles 50–90% depending on category, first-come-first-served. Monitor portal openings—popular windows fill quickly.

Northeast and Himachal — hilly premiums

Assam and other NE states: 90% central share (HMNEH) via dirhorti.assam.gov.in, covering Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, and others. Minimum NHB area: 1,000 sqm for NE-hilly vs 4,000 sqm general.

Himachal Pradesh: up to 85% general (hilly) on eudyan.hp.gov.in; MMGRS renovation 50%.

Uttarakhand CM scheme: 70%, ₹304 crore, 17,648 units of 100 sqm—block/DHO offline forms.

States needing extra verification

West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Punjab use NHM/SHM via DHOs, but exact percentages and named portals could not be confirmed from primary government sources in the research compendium. Label these as indicative—verify locally before DPR investment.

NHB route vs state horticulture route — which to choose?

Many farmers apply through state portals when top-ups exceed NHB's flat 50%, provided double-subsidy rules are not violated. Discuss with your DHO and lending bank.

Application documents — common checklist

Regardless of state portal:

• Aadhaar, PAN, SC/ST caste certificate (if applicable)
• Land records: Jamabandi, 7/12 & 8-A, Khasra-Khatauni, or registered lease deed valid 10–15+ years
• 3–4 vendor quotations with GST
• Soil and water test reports (high EC needs RO before capsicum/gerbera)
• Bank term-loan sanction letter
• Aadhaar-linked passbook
• Bankable DPR with DSCR ≥1.5, crop plan, yield/price projections
• Geo-tagged construction-stage photos

Joint Inspection Team (or app self-inspection) verifies built structure against DPR before back-ended subsidy credits the loan account.

Stacking with Agriculture Infrastructure Fund

Operational 2020–21 to 2032–33, AIF (agriinfra.dac.gov.in) offers 3% interest subvention on loans up to ₹2 crore for 7 years, CGTMSE guarantee, 10% minimum promoter contribution, and 6-month–2-year moratorium. AIF stacks with NHB/state polyhouse subsidies and PMKSY drip—critical for states where top-ups still leave a funding gap after the norm-vs-market spread.

Profit context — why state subsidy choice matters

Polyhouse economics from national project data:

• Setup ₹25–40 lakh/acre (NVPH) before subsidy
• Starter 1,000 sqm: ₹7–10 lakh, ₹3.5–5 lakh after subsidy
• Net profit ₹6–14 lakh/year on well-managed ~4,000 sqm; payback 2–4 years
• Coloured capsicum ~₹18.14 lakh/acre/year net; seedless cucumber ~₹16.76 lakh/acre

A 95% SC/ST subsidy in Telangana dramatically cuts payback time—but only if you grow high-value crops with market linkage, not low-value spinach or okra in an expensive structure. See our best high-value crops for protected cultivation and polyhouse profit guide.

How to use this table in 2026

1. Find your state in the comparison table
2. Open the listed portal and confirm current subsidy % for your category (general/SC/ST/small/marginal)
3. Read the pillar guide on LoI/LoC and effective subsidy
4. Prepare DPR and bank sanction before any construction
5. Apply via state portal or NHB based on which route gives higher net benefit after norm calculations
6. Plan crops and markets before subsidy—not after

Caveats

• State top-ups (65–95%) are indicative and not always confirmable on official portals for every funding window
• West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Punjab need targeted verification
• Cost norms and ceilings change when NHB revises Appendix schedules—refresh Articles when norms update

This state-wise polyhouse subsidy guide is your map; your state horticulture portal is the authority. Use the table to compare Maharashtra lottery, Telangana 95% SC/ST, Haryana ownership tiers, MP 80% small-farmer rate, and NE 90% HMNEH share—then apply early, build late, and grow crops worth the structure.